awkward therapist (rant)

[Dee Marshall]

I've never seen that kind of behavior from a therapist, bringing in strangers. The closest I had was the teaching hospital where my endo is chief of endocrinology. When he wanted to bring in a resident and a student I was asked, politely, if I would allow them in. We had a nice discussion. I educated them a bit, which is the point after all, and they complimented me on how well I understand our condition. Bringing in a bunch of mute strangers is very inappropriate, particularly if they're not introduced. If you're in the US it could also be illegal as it potentially breaks HIPAA.

[lanah101]

You're nicer than me. I would've asked about all the people and requested them to not be there. I mean your suppose to trust this doctor and your letting out a big part of yourself. Sounds strange.

[Cynobyte]

The others are right, plus you should find out who those others are.  You did not say that was ok, and you dont have to.  Plus if this person hashed over old stuff for his "class"  why should you pay for it.  Id refuse to pay for that session!  Basically he should be reported.. 

[Kelly_1979]

I need to clarify a few things (sorry I left these important things out).

1)He is a therapist in a public hospital-clinic

2)I don't pay anything

3)As I wrote, I read about him from some other trans-girls who found him "ok" in order to get the letter

(4) You people are right; I should definitely have asked why all those people were in there and maybe requested for them to leave. I don't know why I didn't do it at that time.
Last time I almost assumed a "defensive" position.

[awilliams1701]

Well that to me suggests you'll get a letter eventually. The only question left is can you afford to see someone else? If you can you might want to consider it. If you can't then you should at least speak up for yourself.

[Kova V]

 

I've never seen that kind of behavior from a therapist, bringing in strangers. The closest I had was the teaching hospital where my endo is chief of endocrinology. When he wanted to bring in a resident and a student I was asked, politely, if I would allow them in. We had a nice discussion. I educated them a bit, which is the point after all, and they complimented me on how well I understand our condition. Bringing in a bunch of mute strangers is very inappropriate, particularly if they're not introduced. If you're in the US it could also be illegal as it potentially breaks HIPAA.

This ^^^

Run away

[sparrow]

I don't know what country you're from, but in the US at least, bringing those people without informing you or warning you in was probably illegal.  I'd complain to the hospital.  Depending on how that went, I'd start looking for a lawyer.

One good thing happened in that visit: he didn't tell your mom anything about you.  That would have been a violation of doctor/patient confidentiality.

I've had trainees attend my medical care several times.  Every time, the doctor has said something like "Hi, these kids are following me around as a part of their residence program.  Are you comfortable with them observing this visit?"  As far as I know, you should have a say about anybody being there, unless you are evaluated as being a risk to the doctor.