Schizophrenia : Doctor Specialties
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Doctor Specialties could include:
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Call your health care provider if: Voices are telling you to hurt yourself; You are feeling hopeless and overwhelmed; You are seeing things that aren't really there; You feel like you cannot leave the house; You are unable to care for yourself.
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Physicians such as a family doctor or internist often make an initial diagnosis of schizophrenia. Psychiatrists, psychologists, or other therapists may also provide an initial diagnosis. Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, or other trained prof...
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Parents should contact a healthcare professional if their child begins to have auditory or visual hallucinations, has a sudden change in behavior, shows signs of suicide ideation, or exhibits other symptoms of schizophrenia.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is eligible to become Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
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Harvard Medical School doctor addresses the question of whether a woman should see a gynecologist or an internist beyond her childbearing years.
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A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists treat patients privately and in hospital settings through a combination of psychotherapy and medication.
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Detailed information on different members of the psychiatric treatment team
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Detailed information on different members of the psychiatric treatment team
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