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Whats the proper way to switch psychiatrists? i feel more comfortable asking my fam dr for a new referal than my psych. it's just not working.
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Ask your doctor: You need to feel comfortable with you therapist. Ask for a referral till you find one you are comfortable with.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Your way: It’s your treatment. You should feel free to take control. You can have a termination session with your current psychiatrist or just cancel your appointment and have your new psychiatrist request records from your previous doctor. You might also tell your current psychiatrist about your dissatisfaction to see if it might be remedied. Don’t worry about hurt feelings. They are trained for it.
Answered 8/20/2019
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