FAQ
Psychiatrists are unique physicians/medical doctors trained in brain disorders, psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. They treat mental illnesses with medication, talk therapy amongst other modalities. Dr. Tonyane is a psychiatrist. Psychologists use 'talking' therapy to reveal underlying unresolved problems and to change thoughts and behaviour. Psychologists are not medical doctors, therefore cannot prescribe medication.
The first consultation will be approximately 60-90 minutes long. This will ensure Dr. Tonyane has sufficient time to take a history, explore your difficulties and formulate a treatment plan. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first appointment to fill in forms and familiarize yourself with our T's & C's.
If you have any, please bring with you: previous laboratory test results, your x/rays and details of the referring doctor or healthcare practitioner and any report he/she might have written. (You can also ask the laboratory or radiology practice to forward your results to us).
Follow up consultations are between 30 - 60 minutes depending on the individual needs of the patient and regular follow up is encouraged especially in the first few months of treatment. Patients who are stable and receiving medication from Dr. Tonyane need to be seen at least once every six months.
If you must cancel or reschedule an appointment, Dr. Tonyane requires at least 24-hour notice. Cancellations that occur with less than 24-hour notice or failure to show to an appointment will be charged the full fee for the session. This fee will be charged directly to you and not your medical aid for appointments not honoured on the day. As we have kept a slot open for you and could not assist another patient.
Dr. Tonyane primarily sees adult patients from the ages of 18 and a selected few adolescent patients from ages 12 - 17.