horrible psyc letter

[iggyelvis]

long story - quick version

saw a pysc i didn't know (nothing unusual in the current service) tried to explain in what was limited time what i needed. just got a horrible letter that he has sent from to my gp saying a really twisyed version of the meeting and making me seem derranged. feel so low about this. i will have to put in a formal complaint.
 just what i need more paperwork

[Catbrian]

There's nothing worse than feeling at odds with these Psych's.  I have faced similar predicaments.  The last thing we want when we're dealing with depression is to complain.  However, it does pay to insist on what you feel is right.  I've also had a few dodgy letters go to my GP from Psych, they're not always right

[iggyelvis]

I am going to launch a fprmal complaint - time for their own medicine i think - for all the actual help i get from them and the salary they draw. i can demand better.

[Buttercup]

Good for you !

I feel quite lucky that I always see the same consultant psych & she is fab

Xxx

[iggyelvis]

they have had changing psycs for two years

[Buttercup]

That's just so annoying, no continuity of care.

[iggyelvis]

and now this letter that has set me back 6 months

[Buttercup]

Does your GP say much about the situation?

[iggyelvis]

got letter this morning - part of next week will be on the phone - again

[Buttercup]

Hope you manage to get some luck, the psych really needs to know the consequences of his actions!

[iggyelvis]

I intend to not only cp
omplain but push it as far as it will - there are some people who practice in mental health who give us a hard time and get away with it because we usually let it go. well. not this time.

[Catbrian]

Go for it iggy, but be prepared.  I took out a formal complaint against my CMHT, including demands for a new Psychiatrist.  Let me tell ya, it was not easy, I ended up complaining about the ruddy complaints procedure!!  But, at the end of the day, it left them in no doubt of my thinking or my needs.  One year later, I have a new and a very brilliant Psychiatrist and probably one of the best CPN's. 

I always say, it pays to moan!  Seriously though, for anyone who is experiencing problems with their CMHT (and there are many)  Make a point of complaining or challenging their service.  Accepting a shoddy service or insufficient care plan is jeopardising our MH and our future.

[captainkeefy]

I wish you well with this. Knowing that your sticking up for yourself has given me extra confidence to take a stand and say something. When you've asked for help and feeling your getting non can make the hole we are trying to get out twice as deep

[iggyelvis]

i don't think i am ever going to grt over this feeling

[Leo]

I hate it when people twist your words.

I'm interested as to hw you came by this letter as I don't get to see anything written to my GP.