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Old 04-17-2009, 02:07 PM   #1555
Sundae
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Having had a chance to think it through while I was typing that up, I think it might be something to do with budgets.

The first Trazodone was written on a script from the centre I was at.
I think they expected me to go to my GP to continue with it.
But although I showed my GP the script that day, I hadn't yet had it filled, so obviously she didn't need to prescribe me more.
No-one told me that I needed to see my GP for a continuation of the medication, I assumed the psychiatrist at the centre would see me again before discharge.

So I think the new instructions were based on what the centre had on file for me previously. And although it was being issued by the GP practice (who usually supply things on a monthly basis) they adhered to the amounts specified.

I'll sort it out Monday. I'm just grumpy because joined up healthcare for people with complex needs (me, apparently) is supposed to stop the patient having to do this.
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