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Feb 27, 2012 at 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DocJohn
Such professionals are here in the capacity of only a fellow advice-giver -- not a professional.
As with ALL members, we do not endorse any specific advice given. You should always consult with your own healthcare professional before trying anything you read here related to your health or mental health.
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DocJohn
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Such professionals are here in the capacity of only a fellow advice giver - not a professional. Right, how can we make that clearer to unsuspecting members who might get caught up in the 'professional' title and think that the 'Doctor' is part of the Psych Central team or feel that the 'Doctor' is endorsed by you. If the professional is here as a fellow advice-giver why do they then need to use the 'Doctor' title. It is very misleading and could even be dangerous in that a member may get hurt badly. I will admit that I am very cynical of professionals that need to use a title here. Can we not just ban mental health professionals with the 'Doctor' title or ban the 'Doctor' title altogether.
The trouble with saying that you do not endorse any specific advice is that with someone using the 'Doctor' title, it really does sound like you are and some members may be taken in by it.
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