I wonder if when the Government decides to withdraw funding for a medical safeguard if they have any idea of the consequences for the family of the patient involved. About 18 months ago the funding for a psychiatrist to travel from Sydney to a regional area was stopped with short notice. Since then both the patients and their families have been left in limbo. My relative has had an ongoing bi polar issue for almost 40 years and for the past ten years it has been kept under control by the constant checkups with the psychiatrist, then suddenly we were left on our own. Now we are in the midst of a full blown attack with no assistance or help. I called the mental health team, who spoke with him and he assured them that everythng was fine, apparently they are not allowed to talk to me about this.
They suggestd that he speak to a local psychiatrist, but he will need a referral froma GP to make an appointment and they don't know how long the appointment will take to happen. All of the local GP's need 7 days notice for an appointment to get the referral, but the problem is now.
I found it hard to deal with this in my 20's but now at 70 I found it impossible. I really am at my wits end.
Are there any health professsionals on the board who can offer advice.
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