Psychiatric care quality in the NHS varies significantly, with personal experiences noting both superiority and resource limitations leading to long appointment waits. Despite negative portrayals, personal experiences have been positive overall. Concerns were raised about a junior doctor's comment on prescribing quetiapine, emphasizing its established efficacy as a primary treatment for psychosis. Additionally, the effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating severe depression was noted, as it proved life-saving for one individual during their treatment journey, leading to long-term wellness.
I have happily returned to the NHS. I find its care superior, but hamstrung by limited resources, which can mean waiting many months for an appointment.
Quetiapine has been a generic drug since 2012. I cannot believe that a junior doctor would prescribe it in the hope of being put up in a best hotel for a conference.
I was treated with ECT for severe depression in 2006 and it saved my life. In subsequent years when I had relapses, it again was highly effective.
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