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Refused Diagnosis

Professor Precise-a-bug

In January I had a telephone consultation with my GP who referred me to GBT.. So I am on the never ending waiting list because of lack of resources. (Meanwhile the sainted NHS spends money on IDE indoctrination.  But thats s a different story). Obviously I am still waiting.

Meanwhile with the prompting of a good friend who is a retired head teacher and has been telling me I am autistic I had a second consultation regarding a diagnosis or test for Autism. Actually thats why I joined this community. The GP gave me a couple of screening forms to fill out. Last week I was told my request for a diagnosis has been turned down because in a question about drinking I ticked the box saying "frequently". 

I am not best please with this and feel I am not being treated properly. I seem to recall comments that autistics tend to drink more than neurotypicals.  

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  • Is the drinking clause connected with the increase in 'moralistic medical treatment denial'? Where people who are drinkers, smokers or obese are considered undeserving of medical attention?

    I can think of no other reason why alcohol consumption would preclude anyone getting an autism assessment.

    On my pre-assessment questionnaire I stated that I used alcohol as a coping mechanism - I don't now.  I was still diagnosed with ASD, it was not an impediment to me being assessed.

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  • Is the drinking clause connected with the increase in 'moralistic medical treatment denial'? Where people who are drinkers, smokers or obese are considered undeserving of medical attention?

    I can think of no other reason why alcohol consumption would preclude anyone getting an autism assessment.

    On my pre-assessment questionnaire I stated that I used alcohol as a coping mechanism - I don't now.  I was still diagnosed with ASD, it was not an impediment to me being assessed.

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