First of all this is absolutely wrong. In addition to finding yourself a new psychiatrist you should report this one to the relevant authorities.
I believe in Austrailia, there would be a national and state College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Is this psychiatrist practicing out of a clinic, larger office, hospital, or other group environment? I would also complain to the heads of the department(s) or offices.
Finally, there may be laws about this. At least, here in Canada the law says they can't. If a physician does not agree for religious reasons (ie. abortion) they are required by law to refer the patient to some who wiil practise accordingly. Similarly pharmacists. If a pharmacist refuses something like birth control there must be someone present who will.
It so happens that my father is a professor of ethics at the College of Medicine at the local university. It is this sort of conundrum that is the very basis of his teaching. This according to him is an absolute no go. The student doctors and nurses are counseled on this and even go through a role playing scenario on such situations. THis is ABSULUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. He says report them.
I had a psychiatrist I was seeing for therapy. A few times she mentioned praying. When I told her I was uncomfortable with that and that I didn't believe in an active Higher Power she kindly stopped. It never was a problem after that.
Last edited by justafriend306; Dec 21, 2016 at 09:04 AM.
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