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No they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
No they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
No they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
No they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
No they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
No they cannot. A psychologist is not an MD, therefore they cannot use medication of drug therapy. A psychiatrist on the other hand is an MD with a specialty in psychiatry, and can prescribe and administer medication and various kinds of drug therapy.
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∙ 9y agoPsychologists can't write prescriptions because they study a science although they work with the mind. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and can prescribe medication.
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What is the difference in the duties performed by a psychiatrist vs psychologist?
A psychiatrrist is allowed to dispense medicine and write prescriptions. While a psychologist does not have the authority to do so.
Is there a medical psychologist?
I think you mean a professional similar to a psychologist but who is a medical doctor and so can write prescriptions and order tests etc. That would be a psychiatrist.
Can a psychologist write orders for diagnostic testing?
It depends on the test and on their particular degree. A psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology can order tests and write prescriptions for a limited number of things, but other types of psychologists generally can't.
Can dentists write prescriptions?
Dentists write prescriptions for pain medication and antibiotics. They would not write prescriptions for depression medication. They write prescriptions that deal with dental issues.
Can dr Gerald grubbs in mesquite Texas prescribe drugs?
No, he is a psychologist. Only psychiatrists can prescribe meds. Psychologists only have a PhD. Psychiatrists are DO or MD and can write prescriptions.
Can chiropracters write prescriptions?
No, chiropractors are not licensed to practice medicine and cannot, therefore, write prescriptions.
Can a Naturopathic doctor write prescriptions?
Naturopathics are not licensed medical doctors. They cannot write prescriptions.
Can sports medicine physicians write prescriptions?
Sports medicine physicians can write prescriptions if they have an M.D.
Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions in California?
Yes, nurse practitioners can write prescriptions in California.
Can resident doctors write prescriptions?
Yes, resident physicians can write prescriptions. They are licensed (though not yet board eligible or board certified) physicians.
Can a orthopedic surgeon write prescription?
YES THEY CAN...THEY ARE LICENSED WITH THE DEA AND ARE ABLE TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS.
Can a pyschologist write prescriptions?
No, but a psychiatrist can. There has been a good few battles over the subject of allowing them to write prescriptions, but as of right now no.
