Psychiatric Evaluation for ongoing patient

[DENISE83 1]

I have been seeking a psychiatrist for treatment of depression for 5-6 years. When I contacted his office to get the psychiatric evaluation, they had no idea what I was talking about.

I contacted my surgeon's office and they said I just needed a letter stating that he could think of no reason for me not to have the surgery, that none of my medications would interfere with the results and that I am having the surgery of my own free will.

Has anyone else had to get one of these letters without the complete evaluation? If so, would I be able to get a copy (with all personal information blacked out, of course).

Thank you so much.

[jessiquoi 623]

Hi. That's what I had, but I don't have a copy of the letter to send you, it went straight to my surgeon. My psychiatrist who has been managing my meds sent them a letter without even speaking to me directly about it.

If your psychiatrist wants/needs one, I'm sure your surgeon's office can send him a template of what they're looking for. Ask them.

[NYCkindofgirl 62]

Hi Denise83, If you will send me your e-mail address in a private message I will send you a copy of mine. My psychologist did a good job of keeping it very general.