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Laura A. 2 years ago • From Google

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Worst doctor ever terrible healthcare experience

I was treated absolutely terribly by Dr. Rahman!! I sought help for depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, only to have him LOOM over me the entire appointment, staring at me like I was completely stupid. Despite recommendations from independent mental health therapists to discuss an autism assessment, I had to fight tooth and nail just to receive the necessary forms! When he finally agreed to provide them, he sarcastically remarked that I wouldn't be accepted anyway because I couldn't pay privately and they wouldn't fund me!! I'm convinced my forms will end up in the trash when I submit them!! His bedside manner was utterly appalling, dramatically gesturing and patronizing me. This man has no business being a doctor!! Update - I returned later, having had only around 6 hours of sleep in 5 days due to medication side effects. Being cautious about prescription medications, I requested melatonin, a NATURAL body hormone for sleep, instead of an addictive sleeping aid. Dr. Rahman claimed only hospitals prescribe it - which was completely false. The pharmacy confirmed I could obtain it through my GP, and when I asked the receptionist to follow up, she said he told her only a secondary care provider could prescribe. So why could he prescribe antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication? When I asked how to address my sleep issues, he bizarrely suggested taking my DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY MEDICATIONS INTERMITTENTLY?!!?!?!! I expressed my discomfort, having been explicitly warned by the hospital never to alter my medication, and further research confirmed this advice was nonsensical. This is an absolutely disgraceful practice, and I've filed a formal complaint and will be escalating this matter. Dr. Rahman has dangerously compromised my mental health.

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