I don't even know where to begin-
From reading the previous entries concerning Dr. Wier-
it seems that many people are unsure of what, exactly a psychiatrist even is.
Here is the definition of a psychiatrist from the Wikipedia entry of the same name:
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry and is certified in treating mental disorders.[1]
This next part is important, so please pay careful attention..
All psychiatrists are trained in diagnostic evaluation AND IN PSYCHOTHERAPY.
Please reread this definition- as it represents the services that are expected to be rendered by a practitioner of such medicine.
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There is NO separation of pharmacology and psychotherapy in psychiatry. This is because a psychiatrist has been professionally trained to be a functioning practitioner of both.
Are there any questions as to what that means?
I won't go into any great detail concerning my personal dealings with this man- but I will say this:
If a practicing psychiatrist is no longer adept at either of the two aspects of his trade (Psychotherapy or pharmacology) then he or she is no longer a psychiatrist.
In the case of Dr. Wier; who has altogether lost touch with modern pharmacology; and who has altogether ignored his psychotherapeutic trainings- I find that it is VITAL that this man be brought before a panel of his peers; that his methodology be intensely scrutinized; that any damage he has caused his patients be disclosed and addressed accordingly, and finally- that his license to practice medicine be temporarily suspended until a full review of all standing cases against him are resolved.
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