Just a quick question. Can a gp give a diagnosis/treatment of bipolar or does it need to be a specialist?
My friend was diagnosed by the doctor with mild ocd but her moods fluctuate, one minute she's sky high second she wants to kill her self. Doctor says they can only diagnose depression and anxiety etc and something like bipolar would have to be a specialist? Is this true? And how long is the waiting time after the refferal?
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Can a gp diagnose bipolar?
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Nicki282 · 17/08/2016 02:03
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