I am a pre-med student majoring in microbiology and gerontology. For my gerontological counseling class I have to interview a psychiatrist. I would greatly appreciate it if someone would be able to answer a few questions for me.
What type of setting do you work in? (private practice, hospital, etc.)
What types of clients do you serve?
I heard that many insurance companies no longer want to pay for patients to receive psychiatric counseling. Do you find that the majority of your time is spent managing meds?
What are some positive and negative aspects of the job?
What are some personal qualities necessary to be a psychiatrist?
What professional standards of practice and codes of ethics do you follow?
Do you ever experience ethical dilemmas?
What are your professional goals?
Thank you so much for any help!
What type of setting do you work in? (private practice, hospital, etc.)
What types of clients do you serve?
I heard that many insurance companies no longer want to pay for patients to receive psychiatric counseling. Do you find that the majority of your time is spent managing meds?
What are some positive and negative aspects of the job?
What are some personal qualities necessary to be a psychiatrist?
What professional standards of practice and codes of ethics do you follow?
Do you ever experience ethical dilemmas?
What are your professional goals?
Thank you so much for any help!
