Originally Posted by MsRriO

If ever anyone needed proof that Canada's doctors are living in the dark ages, well I have a story for you. I just got home and want to tell you this while its fresh and before my memory loses it all.

Was referred to a psychiatrist. Of course in the interest of time and expense, I was referred to the local psychiatrist. Yes, I live in a city with ONE of those for the entire population. Welcome to Saskatchewan. My city's population is 15,000 so for many of you this would compare to a small town.

He began by asking why I was referred. I explained for post concussion syndrome. He asked, "but why?" I said, "I don't know. They said I needed a psychiatrist."

He says, "who's they?" I said "the doctor and WCB". He says "to be honest I have no experience at all with post concussion syndrome. I've heard of it but I've never dealt with it."

Instant sinking feeling in my gut that once again I'll end up without help.

He said also, "I hate WCB cases I refuse to deal with them. I has accepted your case before they told me it was WCB so it was too late. I will send a report but they will ignore it anyway. WCB are professional bullies who dictate what they want no matter what I recommend." (I couldn't believe he said that!)

He went through asking the usual questions to determine if I'm suffering depression. Then said, "what you need is a neurologist, not me, and that's what I'll write in the report. But WCB will likely not listen. Which is unfortunate because they could have you seeing a neurologist next week in a neighbouring city for the right money, and they do that all the time, they coerce doctors to see patients by paying them huge dollars. That's what you need to happen here."

"Your GP knows a little about everything but not a lot about anything, that's why they are called general practitioners. They send you to us because they don't know what to do with you. But I don't deal with this... What do you call it? Post concussion syndrome. You know more about your condition than I do."

He said I have symptoms that mimic depression but cannot be determined to be depression. Therefore no meds. No therapy plan. No progress yet.

Story of my life!

Symptoms today: head and neck pain, confusion, stuttering, feeling fullness in head and ears.

Exacerbated by ineptitude of medical professionals. But hey at least this guy was honest. That was refreshing despite the outcome! I prefer cold hard truth to pandering any day.