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Post by wiserabbit on Aug 19, 2013 13:27:55 GMT
God bless him, the Practice Manager has become involved with our attempts to get a diagnosis, after we complained about the lack of apparent concern and or/progress following an initial GP appointment to request referral..
I've been dealing with him on the phone so that husband isn't harassed at work. He called back today (ACTUALLY CALLED BACK!!!!!) and said that there was currently no help available for people in our area but that there might be by winter as it is a problem the PCT are becoming aware of. I burst into tears on the phone, tried to keep talking through it asking about private options and trying to apologise about being so upset. I explained I was worried about the future of our marriage which was why I was crying. He was very nice and said that he understood how serious things were so was in direct contact with the PCT to try and get something sorted in spite of current restrictions. He actually commented that he had another patient in an identical situation that he was also lobbying for and would be back in contact with me soon.
I could have run up to the surgery and hugged him! We may not get anywhere, but I at least feel like this guy is on side.
Speaking of getting teary, I've just started reading "ADHD Affect on Marriage" by Melissa Orlov. I'm only 68 pages in, and it's already had me sniffling three times as I read descriptions that could have been written about us!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 14:28:05 GMT
Are they willing to do shared care?
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Post by JJ on Aug 19, 2013 15:22:21 GMT
That's so heartening to hear wiserabbit - I really hope something can get sorted for you xxxxx
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Post by wiserabbit on Aug 19, 2013 15:47:08 GMT
What's "shared care"? Thanks JJ.
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Post by JJ on Aug 19, 2013 16:08:08 GMT
Where the psych recommends meds but doesn't prescribe - so GP prescribes under the direction of the psych. Don't know why but it seems none / not many psychs actually prescribe?
Meds are all unlicensed in adults diagnosed as adults, so even tho GP prescribing under direction of a psych, the GP still assumes an extra layer of personal liability if something went wrong - which is why many GPs won't prescribe.
However, not all GPs like this... And second, you can change your GP and try to find one who would prescribe. Xx
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Post by wiserabbit on Aug 20, 2013 11:33:13 GMT
Ah right. Not sure if the husband has mentioned somewhere else on te forum. but we've been told that they will send him for an assessment, but even if there is a positive diagnosis, they cannot then medicate!!!!! Apparently in Oldham they don't have a psychologist who is highly qualified enough to authorise the treatment within adults and won't until at least the spring!
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