I do not know in your case but in mine I value outside opinions. I don't always follow them but I listen... For me I have accepted my pdoc has my best interest at heart and for the first time I am being med compliant. if I was given the choice between my mother's assessment and my pdoc's I would chose the pdoc... that is just my opinion though..I have no idea what is right for you ....

ps.. I had to leave home and cut ties due to my mother's perfectionist and controlling nature...so I may be a little biased ....