Why would a psychiatrist canel an appointment the night before, without me getting to talk to the nurse?

Question

And have no way of communicating? He has the flu. I get my benzo's filled once a month, I already paid my doctor bill. What is up with having me wait another week to get them filled?

I had to go to the emergancy room to get them filled to last the weekend. There is no doctor on call that can magically refill my Valium, or Halcion.

He is going to retire soon, and clearly cares nothing about me or my mental health.

Answer 1

You need a new doctor, especially if he is going to retire soon.  

Honestly, psychiatrists don't give a c**p about their patients.  They see them for 15-20 minutes, fill their prescriptions, and kick them out.  They don't have enough time to care or know you.

Don't take it too hard.  They suck in general.  

It is horrible that he is putting you in this position, because it is wrong.  But I would try to find someone who at least has a back-up in case you run out of meds again....

...but none of them care.

Answer 2

Get a new doc.  You're right, you are receiving good or respectful treatment.