2007-03-12 11:49:55 · 12 answers · asked by missjackoff 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No...psychologists can NOT write prescriptions. You can see a psychiatrist or family doctor for prescriptions.
2007-03-12 11:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Tree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, miss, a psychologist cannot write you
prescription. It has to be an MD or PA or
a psychiatrist. A psychologist has a different
type of degree than a medical doctor, and
a shrink is a medical doctor, because
of AMA rules and other rules. Good luck,
and be careful with those AD's.
2007-03-12 12:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you live in. Psychologists with additional training in psychopharmacology can prescribe medications in a few states, such as New Mexico. There are some military psychologists who also have prescriptive rights. However in general, medical doctors & advanced nurse practitioners are the main ones who can write prescriptions.
2007-03-12 12:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Virgo477 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, a Psychologist is not an MD or a Doctor. Only a Psychiatrist or a Primary Care Physician
2007-03-12 12:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by elimayme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychologist can't give you a prescription, but a psychiatrist can.
2007-03-12 11:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Medical Doctors and Psychiatrists are the only doctors allowed to prescribe meds...psychologists can give counseling but will not be able to prescribe.
2007-03-12 11:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, only a psychiatrist can write you a prescription.
2007-03-12 11:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by David L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless they are also a medical professional with prescription writing abilities (M.D., O.D., Physician's Assistant [P.A.],certain nurse practitioners.)
Psychiatrists usually prescribe psychotropic medications (i.e., anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, etc.) . They are specialized M.D.'s.
While psychologists are "doctors", their degree is a Ph.D. or Psy.D. or Ed.D. and not an M.D.
If you are seeing a psychologist and she/he believes you need anti-depressant medication, sign a release of information and have them consult with your primary care physician, or refer you to a psychiatrist.
2007-03-12 12:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by LV-Therapist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
It has to be a Medical Doctor, a psychiatrist.
2007-03-12 11:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Vovó (Grandma) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they cant. You need to be an MD or whatever the qualification for a medical doctor is in your country.
2007-03-12 11:57:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋