JJ

Jay J. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Worst medical experience with an insensitive doctor

My physician displayed an appalling lack of professionalism while addressing my eating disorder, demonstrating minimal empathy and understanding. He focused solely on physical symptoms, consistently interrupting my attempts to discuss the profound emotional toll of my condition. During the appointment, he even berated me about a blood test request from my eating disorder referral clinic, declaring, "we aren't their secretary," which was incredibly disrespectful given the critical nature of these tests for my overall health and treatment progression. I've never felt compelled to complete a patient experience survey before, but this encounter was so distressing that I feel obligated to speak out, hoping to prevent similar treatment of other vulnerable individuals seeking mental health support. When I expressed interest in trying an SSRI to manage my eating disorder's psychological impact, he repeatedly questioned whether I'd taken such medication before, requiring me to confirm multiple times that I had not. Rather than exploring my emotional needs or mental health context, he shockingly asked, "how do I know you're not going to try and overdose on these if I prescribe you?" I was utterly devastated by this accusation. Had he properly reviewed my intake form, he would have understood that I'm seeking medication to reclaim my life and well-being, not to harm myself. Ultimately, he prescribed Prozac without genuinely understanding my motivations or exploring alternative treatments. I'm now hesitant to even start the medication. Are medical professionals truly this cavalier about mental health prescriptions? Healthcare providers must do significantly better.

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