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flipping

Patient care The conversion of an 'attached' Pt–already being seen by a particular physician or group–to another doctor for future followup after being seen in an ER or other neutral health care setting, where one of the ER staff suggested that the Pt switch physicians. See Attached patient.

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Patient discussion about flip.

Q. i have a ex boyfriend who is 57 i think hes a alcoholic or something or bipolar.. his personality flip flops. well wondering what is causing this maybe midlife crisis .. i asked something is going on... he thinks he's fine.

A. Does he make irresponsible decisions regarding money, job, etc.? Does he have exalted mood? Does he acts dangerously; being sure he can't be harmed?

Personality changes are indeed suggestive of bipolar. If you think he does have bipolar, than consulting a psychiatrist may be wise, since this disease can be diagnosed by him or her and there's a quite successful treatment.

You may read more here:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html