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A member asked:
Issue with binge eating, can my primary care doctor try and help me first or psychiatrist has to be first? just easier to get into pcp first.
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PCP is always : First doctor you should see so that he can refer to appropriate specialist. This might be problem that is not psychiatric.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Binge eating: Treatment will depend on the specific training of either your pcp or the psychiatrist. Either md could have had additional training and experience in binge eating disorder. With eating disorder treatment, usually it is beneficial to have a team helping you: pcp, psychiatrist, eating disorder therapist, & rd (dietician). Ideally, each would have specific training & experience in eating disorders.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Bulimic: Pcp is first step to get medical evaluation and workup, tjen referral to psychiatry for treatment.
Answered 11/28/2013
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