Re: Psychiatrist / Neurologist » Angel Girl

Posted by Ritch on May 19, 2003, at 9:50:59

In reply to Psychiatrist / Neurologist, posted by Angel Girl on May 19, 2003, at 0:16:22

> I'm a 'little' confused. I've read some posts where people are seeing neurologists. What would be the criteria needed to see a neurologist instead of a psychiatrist or the advantages of doing so?
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> Thanks,
> Angel Girl
There are some M.D.'s that are board-certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. Often they are called "behavioral neurologists". They treat a lot of folks with "mainstream" neurological disorders that also have comorbid psychiatric problems (for instance someone with epilepsy or Parkinson's who has a severe anxiety disorder or major depression), but they also treat "mainstream" psychiatric disorders as well. Sometimes neurologists get referrals from psychiatrists that suspect a seizure disorder (i.e.), in one of their patients.

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