Really Sick Of All The Doctors; Searching For A New Psychiatrist

[Lady of Longbourn]

I had one office tell me that their doctor is but he soonest is 4 weeks away.

This doctor's office just called me. They were asking basically the same information all over again plus a bit more. I have never had the first review process ask if I work and what I do. They even asked where I go to college. And then asked where my husband works...a bit odd was my first thought becasue I have never been asked that before. Honestly my first thought was that they were fishing for money, i.e can I afford the sessions? Maybe it was the way the office lady was wording her questions. I also found her a bit annoying becasue during the call she would put me on hold suddenly.

She said they will call me back.

It is interesting...I think some offices and doctors get caught up in 'reviewing' their possible new patients ahead of time but then forget that those possible new patients are also reviewing the ease of appointment making or the helpless of the staff. I know that a lot of people go through doctors so you learn to notice things about the doctor's staff and interview questions and you learn to avoid those that set of warning bells.

But I will still give this doctor a chance, becasue my therapist recommend them. And perhaps text my therapist asking if he has any idea why they would be asking about my job and my husbands job in the first review. The first appointment I can see them asking but not in the review over the phone.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Called another doctor, female this time. They told me the soonest they have is in November, since this is the same time that my current psychiatrist wanted to see me anyway I told them why not? Same questions again. Office staff was a bit nicer and more helpful. They said they should call by Wednesdays to let me know.

It's all so tiring.

 

[Seasounds]

You are doing exactly what it takes, going through the motions, until you find the psychiatrist you want. I do find it a bit peculiar that they ask so much, and I think you are right, they are trying to figure out if they are a match for you, before you get there. I like how your are paying attention to how the staff treats you, if they are nice, or not.

Your paying attention to your responses to small behaviors of theirs, reminded me of what I did, when I last looked for a psychiatrist. As a potential client, I went and sat in their waiting rooms, to hopefully catch a glimpse of the doctor, and ultimately trying to get a feel for the doctor and their staff. It was helpful.

Good diligence!