Hi,
I go to a psychiatrist and want to know if he is beaking the law. I am bipolar and have OCD. I went to him the other day and when I walked in his office and sat down and said hi, he leaned over in my face (and he had a bad cold) and said, "What's up BIOTCH!" REALLY loud like 2 inches from my face. I never talk to him but politely and this upset me. I also told him that my father had fallen and broken two ribs and he said, "What did you do, hit him?". My Father has Parkinsons Disease and it is hard taking care of him and having a mental illness I had a really bad time with withdrawal from Paxil and am afraid to take medications now let alone something he prescribes me. Being a mental health professional and treating me this way is he breaking the law? What if I was suicidal and he said all of this,and what if he talks to other patients this way and they are suicidal, isn't he putting people at risk operating the way he does? Please tell me what you would do?
Thank you,Justme
2006-12-17 15:56:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
wow.. wat a jerk... wat you should do is get ur money back..... for all the apointments you spent it on.. which i hope were not many. he, as a doctor.. wow.. u'd think he would be smarter...... and i think HE is the bipolar one... what you need to do is get ur money back,. REPORT HIS VERBAL ABUSE/ MENTAL ABUSE... hell pay big time...... good luck buddy and good luck for ur dad
2006-12-17 16:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, it quite is an clever question and you get right into a grey factors right here. first of all, i do no longer think of the psychiatrist broke confidentiality because of the fact he talked this over with you previous to time and have been given your consent to call your father. It additionally seems which you have been on the line part of the time that the physician spoke with him. Secondly, psychological well being rules selection from state to state the place minors are in touch. that's accessible that for the period of your state, permission from the mother and dad or parent for medicine could desire to be won by utilising a doctor before he can cope with a minor. And if it quite is the case for all scientific therapy for minors on your state, then the physician replaced into abiding by utilising state regulation. additionally, it quite is seen reliable drugs to contain the mother and dad or parent of a minor whilst it incorporates drugs, concepts or surgeries. yet scientific and psychiatric confidentiality is secure by utilising Federal and state rules...even for minors. the only time that confidentiality for a minor could be waived is that in case you're suicidal, homicidal or psychotic and no longer able to look after your self.
2016-10-05 10:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the idea of writing him a letter stating that you refuse to be treated in such an unprofessional way and that you will be looking elsewhere for treatment. Send a copy of the letter to the ones listed above. By doing this, you will not only be doing the right thing, but you will probably be doing his other patients a favor!
2006-12-17 17:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow what a piece of work! Report him to your state that licenses professionals at once. File a complaint in writing per their guidelines. That guy has no business treating patients like that! Hopefully, you can find a good therapist that will treat you with dignity and actually help you!
2006-12-17 16:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a doctor treat me similarly. I ended up writing him a letter and I cc'd the American Academy of _____. I would cc the American Academy of Psychiatrists to which he is most likely a member. It's not funny, it's not breaking the ice, it's unprofessional. And your relationship with him is a professional one. His DUTY is to behave in a non-threatening, professional, supportive manner. Get a good referral and when they ask why you are seeking their treatment or why you changed - Be Honest and Truthful.
2006-12-17 16:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by bcbound 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard not to believe you j m . My guess that the doctor has way too many patients and wants only the easy ones. He wont help you very much that is for sure. You will eventually have to see that recovery will come from your own mind anyhow. Maybe this is time. These are not the best people to trust our lives with.
2006-12-17 16:24:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not no what state you are in, but you DO need to report him to the department in charge of license and regulations and tell them exactly what happened. And ask them for a list of recommended doctors. And never go back. Just be cool, everything will work out.
2006-12-17 16:14:49 · answer #7 · answered by Chris B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change psychiatrists now.
You have the right to go to someone else.
Not all doctors act as professionally as they should. I don't know if he is breaking any laws, but he does sound like an a**
2006-12-17 16:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No he is not breaking the law. He is being unethical and I would highly recommend you contact your state board of licensing (he needs a license to practice) and ask them to review him and his practice, chances are very good that someone else has filed a complaint about him and they may only need one more person to come forward in order to impose sanctions upon them. Good Luck.
2006-12-17 16:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is not breaking a law but the solution to your problem seem simple- dont go back! there are many other mental heath professionals that know how to act with patients. good luck
2006-12-17 16:00:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would report him to his supervisor of the mental health facility that he works for. This is clearly inapprioate behavior. Being a medical professional myself I find this behavior appauling and degrading to the profession.
2006-12-17 16:03:32 · answer #11 · answered by mamak3849 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋