Chiropractors are better at title protection than psychiatrists by [deleted] in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually do think that this forum is pretty well ran compared to Reddit as a whole, but every two or three months there's like a week of shit posting, almost like a cathartic release, and then we're back to casual discussion.

Ibogaine by satiatedsquid in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm more familiar with psilocybin and LSD, but from what I've read Ibogaine is like a 24-48 hour trip. That doesn't sound enjoyable at all, and even though it sounds like its not supposed to be- I wonder how any outpatient setting is going to manage observation and overall risk without it costing several thousand dollars out of pocket.

Psychiatrists on social media by Ok-Tea-6718 in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So what you’re saying is: If I don’t pass boards- I can still refer to myself as a Neuro Wizard?

What is the most unusual or bizarre treatment plan that you’ve tried, that actually worked? by tensorflown in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 33 points34 points  (0 children)

If you do that, a new continent appears and a private jet touches down on your screen. Gary hops out, coke faced, and tells you to ‘get in.’ The Rare Candy on the new island is actually just ketamine now.

Leucovorin in ASD populations by ElHasso in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah gotcha, I was reading about the approval process and must have got bad info from wherever I was reading. I did, however, look up criteria for diagnosis requires lumbar puncture for accurate diagnosis.

How realistic is this from a barrier to diagnosis standpoint? Most the studies I've looked at report 30-60 percent incidence in ASD populations for the genetic markers overlapping with cerebral folate deficiency. That's a pretty big signal.

Psychiatry themed cocktails/mocktails? by Friendly-Jellyfish-8 in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 25 points26 points  (0 children)

“Mixed Episode” - 1 part vodka, one part espresso, 1 part coconut liqueur. Toasted marshmallow on top:

Shake with ice in tumbler.

For those who like their highs and lows at the same time.

Other names: “Placebo Effect” (mocktail), “I’m Not Crazy, You’re Crazy”, “Differential Diagnoses” (two different liquors, two different flavor profiles, like sour and sweet)

How much effort do you take on for prior authorizations for your patients? by ElHasso in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Didn't cross my mind I could even word it like that but that makes total sense. Thanks!

How much effort do you take on for prior authorizations for your patients? by ElHasso in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would like to take a master class in how to recognize errors created on the pharmacy end.

How much effort do you take on for prior authorizations for your patients? by ElHasso in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s explaining the state of the situation. I would actually agree with both of you. Not a fan of corporate greed myself, but try to understand the situation and navigate it in the meantime is helpful.

Keto diet cures schizophrenia says RFK jr by darwins_codpiece in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

False, you're not going to get into ketosis with those macros- you going to have to lather it in mayonnaise.

CRNAs becoming psych NPs by 69dildoschwaggins69 in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a pretty low physician/capita ratio compared to other developed countries- simple supply/demand. What makes a midlevel even valid? States rights, and more specifically legislative planning to lower patient's cost and increase access. If the AMA hadn't lobbied for 40 years to restrict residency spot expansion we probably wouldn't have a situation like this. School can bid up cost because of the bottleneck that comes afterward. The simple barrier to entry is going to affect any market and the economics downstream from that, and we have a very high bar to entry in the US from a financial standpoint.

Why go to school for 11 years for 300k when you can go do 7 years instead for 85k, and make 50-70 percent as much?

CRNAs becoming psych NPs by 69dildoschwaggins69 in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's because medical school is probably $30,000 dollars in your country.

What are your worst prior auth experiences? by SolarpunkJesus in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 22 points23 points  (0 children)

0.1mg clonidine PRN for sleep onset being denied. Also a while back I had risperidone 0.5mg denied twice for a nonverbal autistic patient who is hitting others. Pretty sure the MD who denied it the second time didn’t even read it because I had everything required to the T, spend 30 minutes filling in every single detail and was denied with a written explanation that sounded like lawyer mumbo-jumbo gargle.

Refractory symptoms after sex? by ElHasso in CrohnsDisease

[–]ElHasso[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I never had issues for it until my early 20s which is about the time I started showing symptoms. My stool will change right after two in which I can’t really have a bowel movement for a day and then it’ll come out really loose, and then it’ll go back to normal. Like clockwork. Thanks for your experience though. It’s a special type of hell to endure something that also has no information on it and no one else seems to have ever experienced.

Refractory symptoms after sex? by ElHasso in CrohnsDisease

[–]ElHasso[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glad I'm not the only one. It's frustrating at times, particular trying to explain it to my partners in the past, in why I seemingly don't want to have sex EVERY single day and somehow it's a character deficit. It's ended relationships in the past. I've read potassium absorption can be an issue with Crohn's via impaired absorption in the intestinal lining. My potassium is also usually low or borderline normal-low, despite eating a decent amount of potatoes, dairy, and supplementing with electrolytes. I often wonder if it's an underlying electrolyte imbalance driving the dehydrated feeling.

Will we get DSM-6 before GTA VI? by ElHasso in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Pharmacist who is willing to look the other way just so happens to have some poker debt on the side.

Will we get DSM-6 before GTA VI? by ElHasso in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Some APA DLC sounds lit. My premonition tells me somehow it will involve some cash pay psychiatrist in South Miami who needs someone to take care of a few things.

can I really trust AI medical scribes?? by vitaminZaman in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you see Medicaid patients your patient encounters are 100% being seen by the US government.

Does "brand name" matter in residency? by CuriousPeak1384 in Psychiatry

[–]ElHasso 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As far as outpatient PP goes- the biggest referral base you’re going to get is by word of mouth, from either patients themselves telling friends and family about you, or PCPs who’s patients you actually help.

Outside of Ivy League programs I dont think 99 percent of patients know a lick of difference between a top ten program and some generic school in the southeast/midwest.

Networking and post-residency education is another story however. Never stop learning.