I know psychiatrists can prescribe medicine, but how is the school different? I know psychiatrist follow the course of any doctor and go through med school. In detail, what does a psychologist have to do?
2006-12-13 15:48:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
psychiatrists go to med school and then do a 3 year residency after that. psychologists go to graduate school for a phd in clinical psychology. psychiatrists typically do counseling and therapy through non-medication treatments. patients are then referred to psychiatrists for medication treatment. however, in the past psychiatrists and psychologists have had very different roles when it came to medication prescribing but now many states now allow psychologists to prescribe medications. graduate programs for clinical psychology are starting to involve the medication aspect of the field. so, in summary, the roles of the two professions are beginning to merge.
2006-12-13 16:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychologist just has to go through normal school--bachelors degree through PhD. No MD like psychiatrists get.
2006-12-13 23:59:49 · answer #2 · answered by Esma 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Psychiatrist - a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
Psychologist -A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions.
2006-12-14 00:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋