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I am currently going through the process of being diagnosed through a not for profit learning centre. There is a cost, approximately 1400 dollars, however I am fortunate to have coverage under 2 plans to pay for the majority.
Now, one thing they did explain is that there are payment plans and different options they have available for those without coverage. Spending that amount of money is a huge decision, if it is all out of pocket. Not sure if this is an avenue that they have avaiable, or if that makes any difference to you.
When I saw the Dr that is treating me, he said that a referral from him would likely take years to play out. He said to stay the learning centre route, which is way quicker. Also a nice thing is that this Dr. is doing medicine trials with me, which for me is helping dramatically.
So, I think I am in the “Lucky” (heehee) category with getting a diagnosis. Just 3 short weeks since the revelation that this is what I may have to now – going for my 2nd appointment with the psychologists, and bringing a family member (I guess they usually like to have another person’s perspective). They said that if all goes well, I am looking at getting some kind of diagnosis in October. Another “Lucky” thing is that they do not suspect a sleep disorder, which from what I have read from fabulous posters on this site takes forever!!
Whichever route you take, it will be the right one for you.
All that said, doesn’t it seem screwed up that a referral to a psychiatrist takes years through our provincial health care system? Also sad that if you have the money, (or coverage) you get the care. Very, very disheartening considering we all know how this effects our lives, and how so many people respond to treatment (counselling, coaching, medicine, coping strategies etc).
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