Possibly, although this is strongly discouraged as a rule. Having an ongoing relationship with Doctor would generally be a pre-requisite for such an appointment. For instance, an annual follow-up visit for maintenance of treatment where your progress has been favorable would presumably involve limited disclosure of socially sensitive information. Irregardless, the Doctor will interact with you appropriately in any setting.
Psychological stability, like genomic stability, reflect harmony. Persistent distress may reflect an unsound foundation and trajectory. For this reason, distress is essential for most DSM diagnoses. Theoretically, under the right conditions, a single stem-cell can influence an entire organism. Moreover, most cells are turned over (replaced) every 7 years.
Telephone only care is a lower standard-of-care and Controlled Substances cannot be prescribed in this setting. The more distressing your condition is to you, the more important it is to be seen in person. Body language and vocal inflection communicate the majority of social information, and are incomplete via telephone. Certain medications are not suitable for prescription without an in-person appointment.
