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Though most doctors will get consent from you to speak with other doctors on your behalf, they don't have to. Both parties have to keep confidentiality and cannot share it with another person, they are able to share information with other doctors on how to better treat you.
That being said, the family doctor must be treating you to do this. If you just knew of a doctor, but you were not under their treatment, they could not request your information.
What else can I help you with?
Can a psychologist become a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a specialist in psychiatry - the study of the mind and behaviors. They are not family doctors (known as Family medicine specialists). If the psychiatrist were to complete residency training in Family medicine, then he could be a family doctor.
Who to contact for a refill for Ritalin?
Your local/family doctor or psychiatrist.
What doctor prescribes alprazolam?
Your general practitioner/family doctor or psychiatrist would be the ones to ask.
How do you get medication for bipolar disorder?
If you were diagnosed with bipolar then you should be getting your medication from either your Psychiatrist or family doctor. If you have not been diagnosed with bipolar then you must see your family doctor who will send you to a Psychiatrist and he/she will determine what is wrong with you and give you the correct medications.
Where can I find a good psychiatrist for a teenage girl?
You can find a good psychiatrist for a teenage girl by asking her doctor for recommendations. You can ask her school guidance or friends and family for suggestions as well.
How can you tell if your son has ADD?
It is an assessment made by a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist. A family doctor is not qualified to assess ADD.
Should you see your family doctor or a psychiatrist if Im showing symptoms of bipolar disorder?
If you show severe changes in mood, thinking, or behavior you may have bipolar disorder. If these symptoms regularly interfere with your job, relationships or daily life you should talk with your doctor or psychiatrist.
Who prescribes Valium?
Valium can be prescribed by any doctor. In most cases this will be your family doctor, a psychiatrist, or a neurologist. It's used for insomnia, anxiety, pain relief and epilepsy. Thijs Psychiatric Experience Expert
Do any psychiatrist preside over family counseling?
If you are starting family counseling there will definitely be a psychiatrist presiding. Sometimes you will even have more than one for a larger family.
In the scenario if Dr Green thought that Jane could benefit from a mild anti-depressant medication what would she probably do?
suggest she and her mom talk to their family doctor or a psychiatrist =D
What do you call for a nerve doctor?
Nerve physicianNerves such as the spinal column, etc would be a Neurologist.Nerves such as a nervous disposition could be a Psychiatrist, Psychologist or even your Family Care Doctor / GP.
Where can people get help for compulsive eating?
A person can get help for compulsive eating from their family doctor, a walk in clinic, and a psychiatrist. Researching in the library could also proof useful as helpful tips can be found there.
