Psych evaluation

[Guest guest]

I had my surgery back in Feb,2000. At that time I was very frustrated about

having the psych eval. I was one of the ones who encouraged him to drop it.

Given some of the problems he's had in the past I understand why he must

reinstitute it.

If this helps use it. 1) Go in strong,remember the eval. is assessing your

competence in understanding the risks and make decisions. 2) You ARE NOT

asking if it's okay or their permission. Make that clear upfront and that you

will need a letter stating your competence. 3)The other reason for the eval.

is so that you have a contact person in the event of post-op depression,which

is very common! Make that clear upfront,also.

Hope this helps. Maybe he can screen those that are carrying assualt

weapons/militia members better....(by the way she's sending me hate mail

already!) I guess she's not too sick to harrass people?

Osler

MGB2/21/00

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

I've seen the recent postings regarding the psych eval. I have started my

packet, but will probably not have it in before Dec. 1st. Can someone who

had to do this before tell me exactly what it is supposed to be. Is it some

particular test? Is it a letter of support from a psychiatrist? I checked

the website, but the requirements haven't been updated yet.

I have been taking anti-depressants (zoloft) for about 5 years. I have a

regular on-going relationship with a psychiatrist. Even though it wasn't

required, she had already planned to write a letter of support for me,

because of my history of depression. Will this fit the requirement?

I hope someone can answer this. I am scared to death to e-mail or call Dr.

R's office, but with the holidays coming, Dr's appointments are going to be

hard to get and I want to get it taken care of. I hope someone can help.

Cheryl in NC