Non-Emergency In Healthcare

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Since mental health services are often based on the diagnosis, how health care providers label their patient’s disorders, and how they prioritize their behavior, can have an impact on whether that patient receive the appropriate care and treatment. Even if you have coverage, it’s difficult to find the services and health care providers you need for treatment. According to
Gruttadaro, “a shortage in child psychiatrist means that most families will wait 3 to 6 months for an appointment if there is a non-emergency. Many will travel a great distance to get an assessment from the only doctor in the area” (Szalavitz, 2012).
Even after the assessment, many will have difficult in receiving the appropriate treatment (Szalavitz, 2012). Although