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Because they (Tom, Tripp, Kayla) didn't specialize in psychiatry.I know that.......I was talking of being a PRACTICING m.d. as I noted Tom Horton, Tripp, Kayla as well. None of them practice psychiatry, they refer their patients elsewhere if they need therapy or counseling.
I have not seen the show, but the summary said Kayla, who was the doctor on the case, was called away, so the patient's care was taken over by Marlena, who reviews his CAT scans, and sees traumatic brain injury. Guess Marlena has a terrific memory, remembers whatever she learned in every class, whether medical or psychiatric. Lucky Salemites.
Doctors have to take continuing education classes every year, so Marlena would be taking those classes to keep up with her general medical knowledge, as well as her psychiatry skills. Same as lawyers need to take continuing education classes every year.