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Ask Dr. Holmes: Avoiding “Medical Neglect” When You Disagree With Psychiatrist

Question What can a foster parent do when the psychiatric doctor wants to prescribe a prescription that neither the young …
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Ask Dr. Holmes: Can ADHD Meds Cause Weak Bones?

Question: I have heard something about medications for ADHD causing weak bones. Should we be concerned about this information?  Answer: …
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Ask Dr. Holmes: Why does my child need to see a psychiatrist?

Question Why do I have to take my child to see a psychiatrist? Why can’t we just be seen by …
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Ask Dr. Holmes : Why are my kids taking medications?

Question The doctor we use doesn’t explain anything to us when we go to our medication appointments.  I don’t fully …
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Question How do you determine whether the risks outweigh the benefits when putting a child on meds? The thought of …
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Question: How long will children need to take medication? I hate the thought of my children being on medication until …
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Question: I’m confused as to why my kid was put on a “stimulant” for being hyper. That makes no sense …
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