My husband is mentelly ill. I told him he needs to be more open with his doctor so that he can help him.But the this is problem His doctor only sees him for 5 mins.The last time we was there he change his meds, and when my husband called him to tell him the the new meds was not working, doctor never called him back.Now he is sick and I don't know what to do about.
2007-06-06 19:23:18 · 21 answers · asked by Mary M 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Thank you so much for all the help. I will post something on this as soon as I get it figuered out.
2007-06-06 20:09:38 · update #1
Do you go with him to the doctor? Maybe if you go, you can express your concerns, too. My spouse usually goes with me.
Keep trying your doctor, make another appointment as quick as you can if he's not calling you back. See him face to face and tell him everything. Take as much time in there as you need, don't be in a rush, they certainly never are...you have to wait forever.
If you don't hear from you doctor, have you considered another doctor? I know it's hard to switch sometimes, but you might be better off.
2007-06-06 19:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by steffers27 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Change the doctor and get a psycologist if that is needed---medications may not work--maybe the food is the problem. Chemical additives are poison to some people---change the diet and in a few months he may do better.... poisons from food and pills are a dangerous mix. If he wasn't this way when you married--something happened--my guess is the food. It is a proven fact that sugar. white flour, junk, MSG, chemical additives and stuff like that are all BAD for some people. Give it a serious try...it can take 2 or 3 months to clear the system out.
2007-06-07 02:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor's office to schedule an appointment and tell the person you speak to that you need one at the end of the day. Say that your husband needs an extended office visit. There is actually an HCPC code that they will use when they submit the bill to the insurance that is specifically for a longer office visit.
Just make sure that you are very specific in your request for the last appointment of the day and why you need it.
Good luck, I hope your husband gets the care he deserves from that doctor.
2007-06-07 02:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by SweetElf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If ur husband is truly mentally ill, make an appt. for him to see a psychiatrist who can make a diagnosis and prescribe the proper medication accordingly. He can then have ur husband talk to a therapist on a periodic basis, between the two, they can decide if the meds r working or if he needs a med change, and ur husband will have a chance to talk out his feelings with the therapist that maybe he can`t discuss with u.
2007-06-07 02:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by flamingo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah i would say one, a doctor you PAY $$$ for sees him for 5 Mins now im no rocket science but if i carry the one correctly then this should be your balance Shitty Doctor+ Cost alot for little time= You getting ****** over in the end...yeah i think thats right, get a new doctor one that can first of all devote 30mins to cause 5 mins doesnt help solve anything. But in the meanwhile you talk to him im not sure if you tried and that is why your seeing a doctor but in the meantime talk to him show him you are willing to help even without a professional Doctor
2007-06-07 02:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Keith 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't accept the doctor's non-reply. Call him/her again and keep it going til you get a reply. This is your husband's health, and you have to help him. If the doctor refuses to call back, can you get in to see him/her? And be there when the visit takes place, so you acan fill them in. If they don't want to talk, get a different doctor.
If your husband gets worse and you are worried about his safety (or yours) call the Mental Health Department for advice. Good on you for staying by your husband's side and caring.
2007-06-07 02:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please get a new doctor, one who cares about the patient. You need a doctor with good listening skills who takes the time to hear what the patient's concerns are.
I would call every day until that guy called back with an answer. If it becomes more serious, go to the ER
2007-06-07 02:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by ne11 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else has said, get another doctor, and quick.
If possible, take him into a hospital tonight to get things situated, especially if he is a threat to do harm.
None of this is his or your fault...it's hard to pass information to a doctor in 5 minutes.
2007-06-07 02:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by redrum5785 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think the first that u can do is change the doctor,because mental patients need time rather than just medicines.......
a good doctor`s counselling will help a lot.
besides that i would like you to suggest that don`t tell a lot of people that your hubby is mentally ill.if he comes to know that he wiil be in deeper trouble....
i think he needs you the most at this time.....
be with him and consult a good doctor....
best of luck......
2007-06-07 02:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by hitz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact your local attorney generals office about this Dr and your state medical association and file a complaint about him. Any Dr who lets a mentally ill patient go with the wrong medications is setting himself up for a mal practice lawsuit. You need to start looking for a more caring Dr and when you are looking you need to explain to the medical secretary or his asst what has been going on with this other Dr and that you need immediate help!
I wish you the very best and hope you start calling tomorrow on this!
2007-06-07 02:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by phxmilitarymom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋