chickenonaraft12 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I had my first appointment with a pdoc on Wednesday. After an hour he said that what I was describing sounded like a form of bipolar (bp2). As he asked about my family medical history, I started talking about my mom and he asked what she's like. I hesitated...and told him about her unpredictable mood swings. He said it sounded like she may also have some form of bp, from what I described. I told my mom about this, and she asked what I thought. I was partially afraid of a possible blow up... but I said I agreed with what the pdoc said and that even if she didn't have bp she probably has some sort of hormonal/chemical imbalance. She took it really well and asked my advice as to who she should go to in order to talk to a professional about it-- pcp or go directly to pdoc? Part of me doesn't want to waste her time (long story short, my stepdad is dying and she's taking care of him), so I think that going to the pcp may take longer for her to get treatment. But can you just *go* to a pdoc without seeing a pcp first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaawal Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I've seen a pdoc without referral from a pcp. If her insurance allows it then yes, she can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 It depends on your insurance. I have medicare/medicaid and I do not need a referral for anyone. But all the private insurance companies (AFAIK) require pre-authorizations. Unless she went to one and paid out-of-pocket. I don't think you need a referral to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesMis4 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I agree with Melissa...depends on your insurance. I didn't need one to go to either my tdoc or pdoc. But, just have her call her company and ask. They'll be able to tell you for sure if she needs a referral or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimako Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 What iaawal said. My insurance allows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenonaraft12 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution724 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 It should say on the back of the insurance card. On my previous insurance, I could go without a referral. The one I have now, I had to get a referral first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crtclms Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm moving this to Family Feud, since this is not a first person post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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