Can a family physician diagnose a patient with a mental disorder like Schizophrenia or Post Traumatic Disorder?!
Question: Can a family physician diagnose a patient with a mental disorder like Schizophrenia or Post Traumatic Disorder.?
or does it take a Psychiatrist or Psychologist.? Thank you!Health Question & Answer
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My physician diagnosis me with bipolar and then to back his diagnosis he refer me to my psychiatrist. He also started me on medication and my psychiatrist backed up what my doctor said and the medication and then he added another medication to go with.
I personally think it depends on your doctor and his education. My doctor is trained in mental illness as well as everything else.Health Question & Answer
I personally think it depends on your doctor and his education. My doctor is trained in mental illness as well as everything else.Health Question & Answer
A family physician can refer you to a psychiatrist/psychologist if they see the signs of a mental disorder, but you need the psychiatrist to diagnose and treat it. Health Question & Answer
they can diagnose the problem - but it should be taken to a psychiatrist whom really treats this kind of disorderHealth Question & Answer
psychiatristHealth Question & Answer