Thanks for replying, I remember. Sorry, I should have been more clear, I'm in Canada, so I'm not ever sure what an HMO is?

I don't have to see this pdoc, but this GP, does not have to treat my bipolar disorder either. If I don't take this pdoc, then this GP probably feels that he'll be stuck with me...who knows. GPs for the most part really don't like to treat mental illness, which is understandable, it isn't their speciality, so they're not really qualified I guess. I guess since there is such a shortage of pdocs here the Family practitioners are having to step into the breach, and they probably don't like doing that.

The trouble is, if I see this pdoc, I'm stuck with him. It's next to impossible to get a new pdoc if you already have one.

In Canada, we can't just call a Psychiatrist and make an appointment, you have to go through a family physician to get a referral...for the initial appointment that is. I'm not sure how it's done elsewhere.

I've been getting myself all worked up and panicky about this, and it's silly I guess.

I'll explain myself more clearly next time I see this doctor. If he still insists on me seeing the first available Psychiatrist instead of waiting for a half-decent one, I'll find myself another doctor...nothing else I can do really.