Re: Conflict of interest?
From: Anna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 15:03:13 -0600 (CST)
I'm a psychology graduate student who has worked with some
psychologists. I would ask this specific question to your son's doctor
and see what he thinks. In some cases this would be considered a
conflict of interest, but it is the doctor's responsibliity to let you
know.
A question to ask yourself is, would your son still feel "safe" and have
trust with his doctor if he knew you were seeing him? The doctor in
question can always recommend someone else who would likely be
compatable with you. This can work, but see what the doc is comfortable
with.
--
Anna
At Thu, 16 Nov 2000, AMD wrote:
>I have a 6-year-old son with ADD who has been seen by a specific
>psychologist in our area, but not for a while because we've been
>focusing on medical treatment. I am planning to resume the visits to
>the psychologist for him to help address some behavior/school issues. I
>am also seeking out treatment for myself for depression and family
>issues. He mostly treats children, but he does see adults.
>
>Would there be a professional conflict of interest for me to see the
>same counselor as my son? I like the guy and feel comfortable with him
>(at least in the limited visits we've had so far regarding my son).
>Anyone else would be a total stranger. I also know that some of my
>difficulties are the result of the realities of living with a child with
>ADD and wonder if his experience would be helpful in addressing those
>issues.
>
>Any thoughts?
>
>AndreaD
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