2007-12-03 17:37:22 · 7 answers · asked by papasays 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I mean already qualified Psychiatrist who is under medication & improved
2007-12-03 17:39:35 · update #1
A qualified and licenced psychiatrist can of course prescribe drugs even though he is a recovered psychotic Patient.Can't the doctor who recovers from flu treat another patient with flu?!
2007-12-05 21:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Thimmappa M.S. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doctor's condition would be well documented by the Board and they are closely monitored. Why is it that someone with a mental illness which is under control not be allowed to practice their profession?
What is the difference in a doctor that becomes addicted to a certain medication. Should they not ever be allowed to prescribe that medicine after they go through treatment for their addiction?
As I see it, criminals are given more of a second chance than someone recovering from mental illness and until something is done about the stigma those that suffer don't have a chance at living normal lives even after the hell of being mentally ill.
2007-12-03 18:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by greenpiper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see from your profile that you are a psychiatrist and have been educated mostly in India. I don't know what the law regarding this is in India; for that matter I don't even know what the law is in the USA. I have read of a psychatric patient (female) who had schizophrenia ( what kind I don't think was mentioned) who went on after improving to study medicine and psychiatry and receive degrees in the USA. I assume she went on to practice. She would have had to be allowed to prescribe.
MD's who are general practitioners can prescribe as well as nurse practitioners who have never had specific psychiatric training.
The answers so far are pretty upbeat about this in the USA and reflect the growing knowledge that schizophrenics with treatment can function pretty much as a "normal" person. There is still stigma but schizophrenics should not be denied their rights as a citizen. My answer to this question would be, Why Not?
Good luck with your practice, good mental health, peace and Love!
2007-12-03 19:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a qualified psychiatrist is a schizophrenic patient, it would be better if he refrains in prescribing medicines. Even if he prescribes, the patient should get it verified by other qualified doctors. What if some thing goes wrong?
2007-12-03 17:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'd say yes to that and they have somewhat of an advantage since they can fully relate.
2007-12-03 17:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by WinterBorn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. If they are a doctor who hasn't lost their license, I don't think there would be limits on their practice.
2007-12-03 17:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Laceyd5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally wouldn't do it but, I guess if you're into that sort of thing...
2007-12-03 17:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by Iyashi Hikari 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋