Definition of «private psychiatrist»

A "private psychiatrist" refers to a psychiatrist who is not associated with a public or government-funded healthcare facility. They work on their own or in private clinics and provide mental health diagnosis and treatment services for individuals who seek their help.

Sentences with «private psychiatrist»

He said that Blacktown in Sydney's west, with a population of 330,000 plus people, has not one private psychiatrist versus the north shore suburb of Mosman, whose 32,500 residents have access to 100 local psychiatrists — 1,000 times better access. (croakey.org)
While most mental health nurses work in specialist mental health services, some work with private psychiatrists and GPs. (beyondblue.org.au)
Your doctor may refer your child to a private psychiatrist who is accredited in child and adolescent psychiatry or to a specialist child or adolescent mental health service provided through the public health system. (healthdirect.gov.au)
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