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<blockquote data-quote="DazedandConfused" data-source="post: 34001" data-attributes="member: 831"><p>Well, I know I have done that. It may very well have a lot to do with insurance. Because, my experience has always been "we need a <em>medical</em> diagnoses by an MD". I've been having a hard time with Ins getting Occupational Therapist (OT) for son because they need a "medical" diagnoses from an MD. It was the same when I wanted private speech therapy for Daughter when she was three and needed Ins to pay for it. I had to get a diagnoses from her Oncologist before they would authorize it. Of course, she relied heavily on the evaluation done by the speech therapist. Which I think many MDs do anyway in these types of situations. </p><p></p><p>Having an MD doesn't necessarily make that individual knowledgable in the area diagnosed. I know that had I been getting medical guidance from my difficult children pediatrician for their various psychological issues, I would have never have gotten as far as I have now. On our last visit about a month ago, he dismissed the idea that I should take Son to a neurologist due to some concerns that I have. I thanked him for his opinion and took Son to see one anyway (thank goodness I have a PPO and not an HMO) and I'm so glad I did. The pediatrician is good for basic medical care, but anything beyond that I do not bother with him anymore.</p><p></p><p>Actually, Janet, I'm glad you took the bull by the horns. Though, if somebody needs medications, they certainly need to have an MD on board to be able to get the scrips. It's that way in Ca, anyway.</p><p></p><p>I know that husband sees the NP instead of the MD when he goes to the doctor. She's actually more thorough than the Dr and husband trusts her judgement because of it. Though, I am also concerned when newbies post that they have never had any medical testing and a therapist has made a diagnosis. This is a good topic and I will be more careful in my responses regarding diagnosis. There are so many variables in our experiences. I will take that into consideration when I respond.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DazedandConfused, post: 34001, member: 831"] Well, I know I have done that. It may very well have a lot to do with insurance. Because, my experience has always been "we need a [i]medical[/i] diagnoses by an MD". I've been having a hard time with Ins getting Occupational Therapist (OT) for son because they need a "medical" diagnoses from an MD. It was the same when I wanted private speech therapy for Daughter when she was three and needed Ins to pay for it. I had to get a diagnoses from her Oncologist before they would authorize it. Of course, she relied heavily on the evaluation done by the speech therapist. Which I think many MDs do anyway in these types of situations. Having an MD doesn't necessarily make that individual knowledgable in the area diagnosed. I know that had I been getting medical guidance from my difficult children pediatrician for their various psychological issues, I would have never have gotten as far as I have now. On our last visit about a month ago, he dismissed the idea that I should take Son to a neurologist due to some concerns that I have. I thanked him for his opinion and took Son to see one anyway (thank goodness I have a PPO and not an HMO) and I'm so glad I did. The pediatrician is good for basic medical care, but anything beyond that I do not bother with him anymore. Actually, Janet, I'm glad you took the bull by the horns. Though, if somebody needs medications, they certainly need to have an MD on board to be able to get the scrips. It's that way in Ca, anyway. I know that husband sees the NP instead of the MD when he goes to the doctor. She's actually more thorough than the Dr and husband trusts her judgement because of it. Though, I am also concerned when newbies post that they have never had any medical testing and a therapist has made a diagnosis. This is a good topic and I will be more careful in my responses regarding diagnosis. There are so many variables in our experiences. I will take that into consideration when I respond. [/QUOTE]
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