Posted by BGB on April 3, 2008, at 22:52:10
In reply to True or Not About Docs And Self Pay?????, posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2008, at 17:50:45
No way. There are many psychiatrists here in Atlanta that work on a cash-only basis. Apparently all of the traffic here has driven us all crazy, as we have overtaxed the mental health industry. The self-pay only psychiatrists advertise that they will accept new patients within 48 hours, and give all patients their personal cell phone number and email address. Many patients with private insurance or Medicare have only two options: wait a month or more for a visit with a psychiatrist, or go check in to a psychiatric hospital.
It's really sad that only the richest Americans are allowed access to quality medical care. Best of luck to you (and everyone else) finding the best care possible.
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