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Originally Posted by AncientMelody
This is indeed unethical...one thing to take a thorough history, another to rush a diagnosis especially one with such serious implications. I'm sorry you went through this.
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If the PCP suspects a MH issue, the appropriate response should be to offer a referral, rather than a specific diagnosis.
OTOH, PCPS are often the front line providers for the vast majority of patients who seek treatment for depression and anxiety (see other discussions about stigma) and a patient may not seek out specialist care outside of their PCP's office.