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Today one of my patients had a simple request – “Doc, I don’t know if you need to write new prescriptions, but my pharmacy will ask for a refill if I do.” I said that I it is my policy to always write refills in session so that I can make sure that I and my patients understand what medications …
Dr. Forster will be presenting an update on “Telehealth and Psychiatry in an Era of COVID-19,” as part of the Seventh Annual Mood Disorders Summit webcast. Those interested in signing up for this free Continuing Medical Education event visit the Global Medical Education site. The program will include many presentations including… Program Agenda *All times listed are ET Day 1 …
We are happy to report that at least one of the services that we use for genetic testing, as part of our comprehensive evaluation for patients who had trouble finding an appropriate medication, is modifying the procedure for their tests so that we can order the test online and the test kit will be shipped directly to your home. Genomind …
I will be seeing my patients via webcam for at least the next two weeks. Your appointment will be at the same time, but to join the meeting you will need a smartphone or computer with Chrome, Safari or Firefox and a camera. Most smartphones and computers (except for work computers that block video conferencing) should work. You can find out …
I am proud to say that I have been selected as one of the Best Doctors in America again. The Best Doctors poll was set up in 1989 by doctors from Harvard’s School of Medicine and is one of the largest ongoing peer-to-peer physician polls in healthcare. Because a physician cannot apply or pay to become a Best Doctors physician …
“Why do you only give me a month’s supply of medication when you approve refills?” This is a pretty common question and this blog post explains why “automatic refills” are no necessarily the magic solution to the problem of getting your medications. A refill is a quick thing to handle, right? You call a number and press a few numbers, …
Our Mountain View Office is moving to Los Altos. The last day in the current office will be Friday, January 17th. The first day in the new office will be Tuesday, January 21 (the day after the MLK holiday). The Los Altos office is newer, has convenient parking on site, and has two excellent coffee shops across the road. We …
We are truly sorry. We are a small clinic and so at times we are not able to accept new patients. We don’t believe in waiting lists. We think that people should be seen when they need the help rather than being told to wait for a future appointment. Whenever we can accept new patients we are committed to offering …
Gateway Psychiatric Services is excited to announce the release of our latest book: The Bipolar Disorder Workbook from Callisto Media. Designed to educate and motivate people who have questions, particularly about Bipolar II and cyclothymia, the workbook walks users through a series of structured exercises, beginning with a basic checklist intended to identify symptoms that may warrant further investigation. The …
Would home blood draws (or office blood draws for that matter) be helpful? Obtaining routine blood work can be an essential part of your treatment if you have a mood disorder and are on medications as it is very important to know the levels in your blood reached by mood-stabilizing drugs. Finding time however to get your labs done can …
