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Poor Psychiatry

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"Poor Psychiatry"

This is the second time I have bee referred to a medic for treatment of depression. However once again my experience was poor.

The psychiatrist told me that I didn't seem depressed which I found to be highly insulting considering my personal and medical history. My experience also involved several extremely patronising comments regarding my martial status and employment history. The advice I was given was that if I got married and had children I would forget about my depression. I find it highly distressing that psychiatrists would trivialise such things. I actually left under more stress and I am wondering why it is so difficult to find adequate support and care.

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Response from Small Heath Health Centre 7 years ago
Small Heath Health Centre

Submitted on 19/09/2016 at 17:53
Published on nhs.uk on 20/09/2016 at 02:34

We want all patients to have the best possible care at every appointment. We would be grateful if you could take the time to call our customer relations/PALS team on Freephone 0800 953 0045 so that they can take a few more details and investigate this further. We would also like to check that you receive the support that you need at this time.

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