Doctor Mike's Opinion on Gaga's Stance on Medication

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I'm not surprised to hear real doctors taking issue with what she was saying. I know as much as the next person about medicine, but I knew while watching that interview that Gaga was talking waaaaaay too explicitly about medication and what people should do if they have mental health issues, considering she is A) a very rich person who can afford healthcare and all kinds of medications, and B) is not a qualified professional. 

Point blank, she should not be talking about specific medications because that is not helpful. And she should not be saying primary care doctors should not give their patients antidepressants because sometimes that is the only realistic option. I know Gaga is only trying to help, but like Doctor Mike said, there are only so many qualified mental health professionals and not all patients can be referred to them.

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Yes, Gaga is ABSOLUTELY wrong.

 

It's not even about rich vs poor!! Primary care physicians ARE SPECIALISTS.

 

Primary care physicians are doctors who can be absolutely qualified to prescribe ANY DRUG. A primary care physician is a specialist in many areas!! Only when the situation is very severe should the patient be referenced to a specialist. And, of course, some primary care physicians can have a bigger background in different areas (for example, a primary care physician who is more interested in pediatrics and has a better training there, and not psychiatry, should always reference to a specialist knowing his/her limits).

 

Primary care physicians' stigma is a big issue around the world, but it sounds awful in the USA. Nothing about what Gaga said is true and this truly is a very wrong perception of what a doctor is and can be.

 

Anyway, this might be all about the healthcare system in the US, which is... a bit of a mess. Usually, primary care physicians/family doctors are the first step in EVERY situation except acute emergencies (and even there they can be the first step) and only afterwards should the patient be directed to a specialty. Ideally, the patient doesn't even have access to a specialist, unless he is refered by the primary care physician.

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1 minute ago, ThatBinch said:

I'm not surprised to hear real doctors taking issue with what she was saying. I know as much as the next person about medicine, but I knew while watching that interview that Gaga was talking waaaaaay too explicitly about medication and what people should do if they have mental health issues, considering she is A) a very rich person who can afford healthcare and all kinds of medications, and B) is not a qualified professional. 

Point blank, she should not be talking about specific medications because that is not helpful. And she should not be saying primary care doctors should not give their patients antidepressants because sometimes that is the only realistic option. I know Gaga is only trying to help, but like Doctor Mike said, there are only so many qualified mental health professionals and not all patients can be referred to them.

Yeah, I agree despite my previous comment...I just kind of rolled my eyes a bit because the title of the video, etc. come across like pure clickbait. I can think of three different ways, right off the top of my head, in which th is could have been spun/discussed better. Granted, I get why he might be salty.

[SharkmanthaC 105,094]

I understand both sides of this.  Sometimes I feel like I need to see a specialist, and you can always ask to be referred to one.  There are some people who may not be able to afford to see a specialist and their primary care may be there only source.  I do understand Gaga's point as well, as if you have a complex case you need to see a specialist. 

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Do we forgive him?

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and Gaga roasted the inspiration for your username. The Circle of Roasting.mp3

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I too, would like to be

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roasted by Dr. Mike.  

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Are those pecs or tits. I- 

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Just now, edgy said:

I too, would like to be

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roasted by Dr. Mike.  

Can I sit in the corner and watch?

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Who?

[Lextyr97 17,538]

I’m sure Gaga said that just to avoid using medication lol but whatever she  aint a doctor. She’s not always going to be on the nose 😂

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4 minutes ago, Blue Madonna said:

and Gaga roasted the inspiration for your username. The Circle of Roasting.mp3

We love a roasted chicken or two! 
 

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And your title only invites toxicity, come on now 

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his shirt looks so bad on him