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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 521841" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>State of play now - I rang the free clinic whose number I was given, and wonder of wonders! They answered the phone. And they will call next week for intake interview.</p><p></p><p>Now the problem - their clinic is only for those with an intellectual disability. I asked if Asperger's qualified. She seemed to think it did, then a few minutes later said, "Downs, wasn't it?" So if she doesn't know, then chances are, the kids will not qualify for this clinic.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile I've rung the pediatrician. Today is his last day before two weeks' leave. They said he will call me. I told the receptionist that the shrink has asked if the paediatrician will write a script for easy child 2/difficult child 2 and said I knew this was against the rules. But under these circumstances...</p><p></p><p>Then I rang Dept of Health Pharmaceuticals - the mob the doctor has to ring when writing a prescription. They said yes, it is against therules but these are exceptional circumstances. They told me what the doctor needs to do and say, to write a 3 month script for us (which would get us out of trouble for now).</p><p></p><p>The question is - the paediatrician is within his rights to refuse. It's asking him to go above and beyond. The shrink is the one supposed to make the call. But everyone I tell about the "tell her to take her little brother's leftover Strattera even though she's never had it before and it caused problems for her brother" is horrified and urging me to make the complaint formal.</p><p></p><p>difficult child 1 said a mouthful of truth, I reckon. He's wondering if his sister's shrink is one that disapproves of stimulant medication in general. Has drawn a line in the sand and now is justifying/manipulating to avoid having to go back on her stated policy.</p><p></p><p>So far, I have the appointment with my neuro next Friday. He said he MAY be able to help. $300 plus. Hopefully intake meeting for itellectual disability mob. Probably won't get in there. Possible emergency interim script from currently non-treating but long-term former specialist. I'm asking him to work for free on this one, he's already written three referrals and now has to write a fourth as well as the script. I wouldn't blame him if he refused. Then there is an appointment nailed in place for a doctor two hours' drive away. That is mid-May, but earlier than anything else. Still expensive but at least they charge less for low-income earners.</p><p></p><p>I'm clutching at the pediatrician option coupled with my neurologist being prepared to help. </p><p></p><p>Watch this space. It shouldn't be this difficult.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 521841, member: 1991"] State of play now - I rang the free clinic whose number I was given, and wonder of wonders! They answered the phone. And they will call next week for intake interview. Now the problem - their clinic is only for those with an intellectual disability. I asked if Asperger's qualified. She seemed to think it did, then a few minutes later said, "Downs, wasn't it?" So if she doesn't know, then chances are, the kids will not qualify for this clinic. Meanwhile I've rung the pediatrician. Today is his last day before two weeks' leave. They said he will call me. I told the receptionist that the shrink has asked if the paediatrician will write a script for easy child 2/difficult child 2 and said I knew this was against the rules. But under these circumstances... Then I rang Dept of Health Pharmaceuticals - the mob the doctor has to ring when writing a prescription. They said yes, it is against therules but these are exceptional circumstances. They told me what the doctor needs to do and say, to write a 3 month script for us (which would get us out of trouble for now). The question is - the paediatrician is within his rights to refuse. It's asking him to go above and beyond. The shrink is the one supposed to make the call. But everyone I tell about the "tell her to take her little brother's leftover Strattera even though she's never had it before and it caused problems for her brother" is horrified and urging me to make the complaint formal. difficult child 1 said a mouthful of truth, I reckon. He's wondering if his sister's shrink is one that disapproves of stimulant medication in general. Has drawn a line in the sand and now is justifying/manipulating to avoid having to go back on her stated policy. So far, I have the appointment with my neuro next Friday. He said he MAY be able to help. $300 plus. Hopefully intake meeting for itellectual disability mob. Probably won't get in there. Possible emergency interim script from currently non-treating but long-term former specialist. I'm asking him to work for free on this one, he's already written three referrals and now has to write a fourth as well as the script. I wouldn't blame him if he refused. Then there is an appointment nailed in place for a doctor two hours' drive away. That is mid-May, but earlier than anything else. Still expensive but at least they charge less for low-income earners. I'm clutching at the pediatrician option coupled with my neurologist being prepared to help. Watch this space. It shouldn't be this difficult. Marg [/QUOTE]
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