New psychiatrist

[uni]

Well, after only (haha) nine months on the waiting list after my psychiatrist quit practicing, my turn came. I've met the new one, and after the initial appointment I feel hopeful that we can work alright together. We were in agreement regarding a medication alteration, and so far that's gone well. Fingers crossed things are still going okay at my next appointment in three months time.

[sandy11]

Amazing uni! So happy to hear that you've been matched with a new psychiatrist, it seems like the wait times are getting longer and longer nowadays! Hope the transition continues smoothly

[uni]

Thank you sandy11. I'd been told the wait list was a year long, so I guess I got lucky. Meanwhile, my G.P. did what he could but is the first to admit he's no psychiatrist. I appreciate him all the same

[Quito]

I'm glad this is working out for you. I only get psych students when I'm referred to my psychiatrist. They're too busy and our health care system doesn't have budget for more of them.

[uni]

Quito, I haven't heard of anyone being referred to psych students where I live, but then again we have no medical school so perhaps that's why. Do you find them very knowledgeable or helpful? I suppose you're not given the same one twice.

Some people here do end up driving to more populated centres to access a psychiatrist. I wasn't willing to do that, especially in the winter. Anyway, I feel most fortunate to have finally found a new one. I really hope he and I continue to be on the same page with my treatment as time goes by. So far, so good.