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Originally Posted by sewerrats
I have never heard of community psychiatrist how does that work could you explain please . You mean a shrink comes to your house alone with no back up like they have in hospital, What if it all goes pair shaped and you deck him, I don't understand I have had security called at hospital outpatient when I have argued with there not bothered attitude. So to come to a patients house alone seems risky  |
We have community health centres (CHC) that provide counselling which is done by social workers and therapists. A lot of them do home visits. A consulting psychiatrist is also available.
Assertive community treatment team (ACTT) psychiatrists visit their clients in their homes or other places, such as cafes.
A home visit is a lot more relaxed than a rigid and formal hospital one. There is no sterile environment with clerks and charts that separate the client from the doctor. People tend to be more cooperative and relaxed in their natural environment. This allows the client and the psychiatrist or therapist to develop a closer relationship.
I see my psychiatrist at a CHC. I prefer this over the hospital outpatient clinic that I used to attend. It is much more relaxed and there is no need for me to address her as Dr. We use first names. I have met with the social worker at my place and at a coffeeshop. It is so much nicer than sitting in an office.
I don't know about decking. The psychiatrist would probably just leave and call the police.