Borderline - DEAN AMORY

Credentials: It is very appropriate to ask about the potential provider’s specific
credentials: in what mental health specialty do they have their degree; are they certified
properly, for example., for psychiatrists, by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology;
are they licensed to practice in their specific clinical area; and what degree of training and
experience do they have with borderline disorder.
Payment Information: Finally, you should obtain their fee schedule and method of
payment for different services, for example medication checks, and individual and group
psychotherapy sessions. Many clinicians accept insurance with co-payments, while some
require self payment.
At the outset of care, remember that your doctor may not be able to determine precisely the
most effective treatments for you. Therefore, it seems to me most reasonable to find a
psychiatrist, and other clinicians when necessary, who know the relevant medical literature,
that have open minds regarding different diagnostic possibilities and treatment approaches,
and who communicate well with you and your family. Given our current level of knowledge
about borderline disorder, it is likely that such professionals will give you the best help
available, now and in the future.