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has anyone ever put a complaint in about their nhs phyciatrist? ?

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sharon12462
sharon12462

Hi all I believe iv been properly mistreated by my pdr. Iv been told to write to her & request a new consultant as we don't connect. Far from the truth i feel she's another dr Shipton... Iv been so ill after the meds she's put me on the worst thing is she new it wouldn't be good for me.

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  • g.90572
    g.90572 sharon12462

    Posted

    I think you should get to it right away. Maybe you can call her
    • sharon12462
      sharon12462 g.90572

      Posted

      No I couldn't call her ..I pleaded with her not to put me on that med ..I was crying saying I just wana die I cnt fight anymore all my energy gone .. Im not living just existing . She sed your going on it & turned her back... I sat there for a few 2nds didn't realise she was done.. so she told me to go .. talk about stamping on ya head..

    • g.90572
      g.90572 sharon12462

      Posted

      I know the feeling. I had to beg and plead but my doctor listened. And knew a medicine . some doctors only know a few medicines and give them to everyone. Sometimes the pharmacist can make suggestions you can share with a new doctor
    • sharon12462
      sharon12462 g.90572

      Posted

      My gp is great bt what my pdr says gos.. his hands are tied. ?? I'm seeing my gp tomorrow to hopefully start citrolpram. .I believe it's good with lithium ..I asked her for this & she said no ??

  • SLD35
    SLD35 sharon12462

    Posted

    It is my belief that unless you have diminished capacity, or detained under the mental health act, you cannot be forced to take a medication. You need to speak to another doctor about altering your medication BEFORE you do it and write the letter requesting a new psychiatrist. Then ring the office where they work and ask about their complaints procedure. Do you have a CPN or Social Worker who can help you/advocate for you.

    I wish you well x

    • sharon12462
      sharon12462 SLD35

      Posted

      No I don't I did but I didn't feel any use for them.. I didn't want to get a bus to town to meet a suport worker for a coffee ..I really couldn't see the use in it .. I don't leave the house never mind get a bus . I had a health visitor who said just write a letter ask for a new 1 .. but to leave it at that . Iv been so ill she nos my situation I don't understand why she would do such an evil thing. Iv spoken about it to my dr..he says nothing ..he can't I dnt think. Only follow her instructions ??

    • SLD35
      SLD35 sharon12462

      Posted

      Perhaps the point if the support worker is to get you out? A step towards living, not existing? I know it's not for everyone.

      I you haven't written a letter to change psych's yet, perhaps you could kill two birds with one stone and explain in the letter why you want a new one x

    • sharon12462
      sharon12462 SLD35

      Posted

      I cnt get buses. She was only 22 very nice girl bt trying to make conversation was really tiring.. awkward silences that made me feel really uncomfortable. .

      Iv wrote the leter was told to write pls refer me as I don't think we connect. I did write a reason letter at 1st but got worried I wouldn't be offered anymore help or I'd be treated worse .x

    • SLD35
      SLD35 sharon12462

      Posted

      Thats understandable. Hope you get the change you've requested x

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