GP LETTER- IS It GOOD ENOGUH? Started by: Pippa

Hey hun, how long have you been on sertraline and when was the dose last adjusted. Mine said I had to wait 6 months from either starting or changing dose. I’m now currently 13 days PO X

That should be fine then. It’s mainly making sure that your Dr isn’t really worried about you and that you’re settled on medication for 6 months (or more.) good luck for your surgery x

Hi there, this is sad to hear! When I had my eConsult the other day, my patient co-ordinator mentioned I might need some form of counselling to assure the surgeon I am ok to have surgery!! I understand the requirement to cover ones back, but, the fact I’d need to pay for said counselling session(s) is an absolute joke. Even if this is potentially deducted from my procedure price.
I am on sertraline and have been for some years now, I am in the best place I’ve been in many years, and the very fact they want to put me through some form of counselling is quite concerning, and I am considering going with another company.
Does anyone have any advice at all?
Thank you ladies x

Hi, did anyone have to have the counselling session? I have a consultation and I’ve been off anti depressants and anti anxiety medication since November 2022 but was told I either needed a letter from my GP or to have a counselling session (priced at £120) and was told the counselled would sign me off?
Seems weird and a bit of a tick box exercise?