This may sound like a stupid question but I actually don't know about it. People here refer to their "pdoc" which I assume means "prescribing doctor"? or could it stand for "psychiatric doctor"?

The reason I don't know and I mentioned this to my shrink as well who also hadn't heard the term, is that my shrink is both an MD and a therapist. And several of his colleagues are as well. While they do prescribe their primary purpose is to provide therapy. And I chose mine because he is an analyst, not because he is a psychiatrist.

So I'm wondering how people interact with their "pdoc"? Is it like every month for a brief check in about meds? Or is it longer? Is there also therapy involved? Is there consultation between the therapist and the doctor?

I just don't know how it works for people because my situation has been different. I've always seen analysts who happen to also be psychiatrists.