Anyone tried seeing a "tele psychiatrist" or a NP psychiatrist?
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Anonymous
| Curious. Of course our insurance company asked if we would accept either of these alternatives. |
Anonymous
| No, but I 100% would. Telemedicine is the best. And honestly I have been to a lot of psychiatrists appointments, and they’re pretty cut and dried — you list symptoms, they ask a few questions and write a prescription. It would work very well via telemedicine. |
Anonymous
| I agree with pp. |
Anonymous
| I've seen a psych NP. She was better than any other other psychiatrists I've seen. |
Anonymous
| I have not but like PPs, I absolutely would. In other specialties, I've seen NPs and they've all been great. The psychiatrists we've seen (and we've seen a LOT), haven't needed to see my kids in person to provide services. |
Anonymous
| My friend is a psychologist who does tele-medicine in rural areas and says it's surprisingly effective and intimate. For some patients it's a plus to know they won't run into their therapist while out and about. |
Anonymous
| My son speaks with a psychologist ever week online. Has done wonders. |
Anonymous
| We use an ADHD coach on-line. Its been good for us, and more convenient than having to travel for an appointment. |
Anonymous
| OP here - thanks all! |
Anonymous
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Just make sure you have a solid internet connection before you call/Skype. I've witnessed connections in such cases that are really bad and it's very frustrating all around.
Good luck! |