I have been seeing this Psychiatrist for about ten months. Initially I thought he was okay but about a month into it I found him to be sort of arrogant. He has this aura about him that I do not like. He dismisses my comments and suffers from selective memory. I have given him every chance in the world to change. I have been battling back and forth with him in an effort to switch doctors but he always wants me to come in for one last session. I told him I'm not coming back anymore. He threatened that if I don't show for 4 straight weeks then he'll discharge me from the clinic. I need to see a doctor and can't afford to get kicked out of the clinic because I need help. What should I do? The thought of having to see him again makes me sick to my stomach. I don't want to ruin his career but I was thinking of writing a letter to the hospital stating the issues I have with him and the struggles I've had in theraphy because of his attitude. He acts as if he's so superior.
2007-05-17 05:54:39 · 14 answers · asked by Heaven26 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you feel this way go ahead and report it. Believe me when I say that your word alone will probably not ruin his career. However, if there have been many complaints against him before, something may (should) be done. There is nothing worse than an arrogant psychiatrist, although I think there are a lot of them out there. It takes a special person to bridge the gap of either being condescending or arrogant. GOOD LUCK
2007-05-24 18:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by Phineas J. Whoopee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have every right to change doctors! The fact that he has more or less threatened to kick you out of the clinic shows his arrogance and power he feels he has over you. He is manipulating you because he knows he can.
I think what doctors and therapists forget is that no matter what your problems are or why you go to them , YOU are THEIR employer! You have the right to fire him and find someone that you are comfortable with. You are doing yourself no good by continuing to see him if all that's happening is feelings of nervousness, intimidation and fear. Your relationship with your therapist needs to be one of trust, honesty, compassion and caring. Only then will you truly be getting the therapeutic help you need.
I would definitely contact the Clinic Manager, director or supervisor explain everything and reinforce the fact that you need to continue therapy, however you are NOT returning to this particular person. I hope that everything works well for you and do not take NO for an answer,otherwise it's time for a new counseling clinic. Good Luck!
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2007-05-17 08:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by bootzie831 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have seen a couple. You need to contact the hospital administrator, preferably in person, and let him or her know that the patient/doctor relationship has deteriorated into one that is now not therapeutic at all. Or see if the hospital has an ombudsman that you can speak with. They are there to help.
Before you keep your appointment, be sure to write down examples of what has been wrong, since we tend to forget half of what we want to say when we talk to an official from the hospital (nerves). I have had to do this, and it really works. The hospitals do not want to lose you as a patient (it's a money thing). Again, just let them know, that the doctor/patient relationship has soured so much, the doctor cannot help you anymore.
2007-05-17 06:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No doctor has the right/power to insist you see him. If he were truly interested in your well being, he'd even recommend other doctors in the clinic that you could see. Talk to the head of the clinic. Tell him/her that personality conflicts with your current psychiatrist are impeding your progression and ask if there is alternative psychiatrist you might be able to try.
People outgrow their psychiatrists all the time. It's perfectly fine to want to move on to someone else! he should be helping you. But if not him, someone at the clinic can.
Good luck!
2007-05-24 11:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of medical doctors are arrogant. Please talk to someone at the clinic, someone other than the doctor, and see if you can get assigned to someone else.
If you told him you want to see another doctor, he would have referred you to someone else if he was a half way decent doctor. I have a feeling this guy is not very good at his profession and he is not a very good person either.
Get another psychiatrist. If you hate seeing him that much, I don't see how he can help you much.
I used to work at a mental hospital. I saw a patient say to the doctor, "I had you before, and I hate you. I want another doctor." The doctor said "If you don't like me, we can transfer you to Dr. So and So. Would that be all right?" The patient said yes and they transferred her. It should be that simple. If it isn't, something is wrong.
2007-05-23 14:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by majnun99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of the consequences you must stop seeing this person. He is doing more harm than good. The only way you can get better is seeing someone you are comfortable with.
I had a psychiatrist once that said absolutely nothing for 5 minutes, when I went to her office. She was waiting for me to speak first and of course I always did. it was very uncomfortable. She put me on the defensive and was a little put out when I quite seeing her.
There must be someone at your clinic that can help you find another therapist.
Good luck to you
2007-05-17 06:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by deltalainey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this doctor has such an aura about him and acts superior, he probably enjoys each time that you get upset and threaten him with another doctor. I would not tell him this because at this point he probably feels you have more to lose then him. I would try to find another doctor immediately, transfer to the new doctor and then report him to the medical supervisor. This way he will not have the last call when it comes to your appointments, treatment or prescription refills. You will already have you basis covered.
2007-05-24 07:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by blazergirlblazergirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, obviously he's not doing you any good. You need to request for a change and demand it and say why. Chances are there are others who feel the same way. You have gone as far as you can but reached your level of tolerance with him. You are the patient, not him. Don't worry about his career....that's his problem. When enough patients do and feel as you do the administration will take that up with him. Repeat: It's his problem and you are paying (or the State) and are not getting the attention you need deserve. No need to pay for bad service, there are plenty of people waiting for his chair who will do their jobs well.
2007-05-22 03:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must advocate for yourself and ask for someone else to do therapy with you and do medication management. Being arrogant is not going to get him into trouble. Staff probably is aware of that. You are in charge of your care. Make an appointment with the other Psychiatrist or Psych nurse. He works for you but, he can drop you from the program for non-compliance. Be careful about that otherwise you will have to do intake and evaluation all over again
2007-05-17 06:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ G ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
You are right, if you feel this way, he isn't acting in your best interest. Most clinics have a patient or client-liaison person. This person acts for the patients, sometimes he/she was a patient in the past, but they battle for you on these kind of issues. Ask the receptionist if there is such a person in the clinic.
Good luck
2007-05-23 12:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by Chava 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋