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Where do I get a diagnosis?

stranger

On Friday, I phoned CMHT; as they'd promised to call back when I phoned them 2 weeks ago. I was given the same rubbish again about how they can't give me any access to my medical notes regarding this. Yet, anyone else (well, almost) can request this information about me.

My ex-psychiatrist phoned me. He finally told me that he only screened me and didn't fully assess me. I am not happy that I was never told this. Those appointments were a waste of time. I was told nothing that my parents and I do not already know.

I have been told that he doesn't do the full assessment and has no idea who does it.

Can someone tell me where I can out who, where and how I tested and diagnosed in full? I can't find on NAS which states that one of the services listed diagnoses adults (it seems to just be about children) in Plymouth.

I know there's services in Southampton and Cambridge; but was wondering if there's anything closer.

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  • Hi stranger,

    I don't know if this is any help, but I had a psychiatrist who I felt was not treating me fairly...I don't normally camplain, but I felt really strongly about it so I got in touch with PALS - patient advice and liason services - linked to the hospital for NHS and they helped me loads...they met with me then organised a meeting with me, her and my psychiatrist, and I was able to say what I needed to but with the support of her and she helped us talk about the issue.

    It was really worth it as I told her she was 'treating me like a pile of *** on the floor!' and after that meeting, she was so much nicer to me and was actually very supportive after that....she pushed for me to get some therapy and I now attend a group which helps me alot.

    I would advise anyone with a problem with a health professional to get PALS advice, they might be able to help you talk to the right people to help you with your case.  I can't say it was easy to get the courage up, but this is so important, it would be worth it.

    Best wishes

     

     

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  • Hi stranger,

    I don't know if this is any help, but I had a psychiatrist who I felt was not treating me fairly...I don't normally camplain, but I felt really strongly about it so I got in touch with PALS - patient advice and liason services - linked to the hospital for NHS and they helped me loads...they met with me then organised a meeting with me, her and my psychiatrist, and I was able to say what I needed to but with the support of her and she helped us talk about the issue.

    It was really worth it as I told her she was 'treating me like a pile of *** on the floor!' and after that meeting, she was so much nicer to me and was actually very supportive after that....she pushed for me to get some therapy and I now attend a group which helps me alot.

    I would advise anyone with a problem with a health professional to get PALS advice, they might be able to help you talk to the right people to help you with your case.  I can't say it was easy to get the courage up, but this is so important, it would be worth it.

    Best wishes

     

     

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