Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Wonderfull consultation with a great psyh. dr. recently..consult....on a normal basis with a psych dr. is a 15 minute appointment just too short?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
This sadly is the: World of managed healthcare. Many insurance companies will only pay for medication sessions with psychiatrists ; many health care facilities dictate that psychiatrists stick to the business of evaluations ; medications.15 minutes is standard for many. I am very blessed. I am able to see medication followups for up to 30 minutes ; I am also able to have a # of my own patients for talking therapy.
Answered 1/5/2015
4.6k views
15 minute appts.: Dr. Fowler provided helpful info on the effects of managed care on psychiatry appointments. The 15-minute model is based on medication management only -- and i personally think it's too short for even that. If your goal is also psychotherapy, 15 minutes is even more woefully inadequate. Some support can be provided, but most of the time goes for checking side effects and writing prescriptions.
Answered 1/6/2014
4.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have lost 45 lbs in a very short time just recently i haven't had an appetite,i was constipating for 2 wks going normal now its bloody sLimystringy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I recently got a dermaroller to use on my scars i have on my arm, The derma roller some big lines that hasn't left yet,is this normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Had circumcision and frenuloplasty recently cause doctor said i have short frenulum, does frenuloplasty cause difference compared to normal frenulum?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a Gynecologist claim under 0146-Emergency Unplanned Consultation if a appointment was made during normal hours, the appointment was pre-booked and definitely not an emergency? If not should I contact the Fraud Hotline ?
I've read about benzodiazepines being highly addictive and their potential for withdrawal symptoms or negative effects, but are they safe when taken on a short-term/one-time basis, such as for a lengthy dental appointment or minor surgical procedure?
Intense itching developed recently all over the body, on short term basis am taking prednisone 40mg/day. What is the steroid to accomplish for the itching? Small reddish patches after scratching noted on the body gradually disappearing.
I had a pap recently. Normal results. However, my report showed candida present. My doctor did not treat me for a yeast infection. Should I make another appointment? He saw my results before they were released to my patient portal?
Cervical cancer common at 25 years old? I have pcos, and a larger than normal cyst. Recently been having irregular bleeding, pelvic pain. Periods every few weeks. Have an appointment tomorrow. US showed only cyst. Last pap normal prior pap hpv?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
