[Via internet to the psychiatrist. The internet as a first step to seek psychiatric advice].
OBJECTIVE
Consultation via Internet is becoming increasingly common for patients with psychiatric illnesses.


METHODS
We report on the e-mail-correspondence with a young woman (according to her own statement), taking medical advice for depressive symptoms via Internet.


RESULTS
The correspondence focuses on the difficulties of the consulter to find and accept adequate (professional) support in the "real world".


CONCLUSIONS
On the basis of this case report, advantages and limitations of the communication via Internet are discussed.
Schielein
Tanja
T
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie der Universität am Bezirksklinikum Regensburg. tanja.schielein@medbo.de
Klein
Helmfried E
HE
Hübner-Liebermann
Bettina
B
Spiessl
Hermann
H
D003142:Communication; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011570:Psychiatry; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D055815:Young Adult