The fact that doctors of another specialty tell a patient their problem is their BP is ridiculous.

I have had psychiatrist always going to bat for me. If they see a response from a doctor of another specialty writing in a chart that someone's BP is their true problem, these pdocs have immediately reminded the other (consulting) doc that they (themselves) are the doctors specializing in psychiatry. The "orthopedic doctor," for instance has no business telling you and /or your psychiatrist that your only problem is your BP! It is the pdoc's job to know of any psych. issues causing you distress and which medical issues are not related to your psych diagnosis. Pdocs find it very insulting to have a doctor of another specialty telling them they do not know their patient and/or their own area of "specialty!"

Of course, docs of other specialties can try to deflect any responsibility for the patient's/client's care by "bouncing" the patient/client back to the referring doctor!

Do your best, always, to not allow anyone to settle for this. Your doctor should be upset and further advocating on your behalf. You should be (and likely are/would be) upset and reporting your experience through the proper channels of the medical system you are utilizing for your health care.
(I do realize that we are not always up to "putting up a good fight" when these things happen. Simply do the best you can.)

My heart goes out to anyone who has, who is, and/or who will be, experiencing this irresponsible behavior on the part of any "specialist" called upon to assit with the "case," not to discredit a patient, another doctor, etc. This is not attending to the patient's/client's needs...at all.

I find it a bit dismaying that in this year of 2006-2007, people are still with absolute ignorance toward anyone with a "psychiatirc,neuropsychiatirc, and/or a brain function diagnosis!"

We have so much more to teach even doctors aobut these issues! We can do it though, as a community working with other communities! We can set that goal and make more education and awareness available. We must work together on this, however. Just think of the vast numbers of people affiliated with various forums, chatc, etc. Include all of the the administrator and the Boards of Directors, etc., that some organizations have! We could really make an impact, in my opinion, with a joint venture to educate everyone more!

When we are not working on a joint effort project, each one of us can do some educating on our own, with our families, friends, doctors, dentists, clergy, etc., etc.

**Blessings** ~TBF~