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Marital and Family Therapy

Category - Ongoing

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Maggie Meds comes into therapy one day wanting to know if medication could be helpful for her. You refer her to a psychiatrist and point out that a medical evaluation could help determine if psychotropic drugs could be useful. She wants to know why she should pay to see you when a psychiatrist can perform therapy as well. You might suggest:
  1. Psychiatrists provide only medication management; real issues are for therapy
  2. Some things Maggie might do to prepare for her visit to make an informed decision
  3. Exploring the possibility of therapy with a psychiatrist
  4. It takes time to build a relationship like the two of you have
Explanation
Answer - B - As an MFT, you are not in the business of bashing your colleagues, nor are you giving clients away. Really, it comes down to client expectations, comfort, and ability to relate to the doctor. You can give the best information possible in order to facilitate the most informed decision.
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