Do you think military doctors make the correct diagnosis?

SPC Richard White — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:58:42 -0500

I have heard that Dr.s are not diagnosing PTSD correctly.I also had a misdiagnosis by a couple of navy doctors when I was younger.They first thought I had ring worm but an senior Doctor recognized what I really had was Impetigo.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 7:06 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:06:23 -0500

SPC Richard White, I've seen civilian doctors and military doctors, and I don't think there's a black/white line separating the two. I've had great military doctors and not-so-great civilian doctors, and vice versa. Overally, especially lately, I've been more than satisfied with the care I get from military doctors.

Response by SGT Kyle Taylor made Dec 6 at 2014 9:37 PM

SGT Kyle Taylor — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 21:37:40 -0500

NO!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 10:21 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:21:56 -0500

Just as a side note, impetigo and ringworm can look very similar. Also, the DSM just had a revision so the definitions for some psychiatric diseases are changing making their dx a touch difficult to those with the old standards. The opinions of the provider can sometimes also affect their diagnosis of certain conditions (especially if their criteria is "fuzzy").