Also, can psychiatrist do so? Or do both just talk and help? Thanks.
2006-09-05 03:40:28 · 8 answers · asked by sshhmmee2000 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes they sure can if they feel that a person is a danger to himself or others.
2006-09-05 03:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies state to state, but PhD level Clinical Psychologists can admit patients directly to the mental health wards if they have "privleges" at that hospital. Often, the ER physician would have to agree, but some admissions are arranged in advance. A psychiatrist (MD, or DO) may have to give a verbal telephone order as well.
2006-09-05 04:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Only practicing Psychiatrists with proper membership of Medical Council have the authority.
2006-09-05 03:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Roger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Psychologist can call the police and have you arrested if you are a danger to yourself or others. It is up to the hospital to determine if you should be kept, and if against your will, they will need a court order to hold you for longer than a specific period of time set by the laws of your state.
2006-09-05 03:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, a Psychologist does not have a PH.D all they can do is talk and give advice.If they feel it is necessary they can refer you to psychiatric help. A Psychiatrist has a PH.D and can prescribe medicine, and try to convince you to put (person) your self in an Institute, but no one can force anyone into an institute unless by law or if your parents to a minor under18.
2006-09-05 03:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by *Bella Reveuse* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"the authority...": it depends on the proffessional incumbences of the degree, in a particular country.
you must consult the law for finding it out.
you must also hire a lawyer, they can try to fit the law towards your interests.
if both of them help: it depends in them as persons and professional skills.
2006-09-05 03:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by marumaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I've always been able to get up out of the chair and run out the door before they can get the straight jacket out of the closet.
2006-09-05 03:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can only if they feel that person is danger to you or someone else
2006-09-05 04:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋