Can a Psychologist Prescribe Medication?

Answer

No a psychologist can not prescribe medication. A psychiatrist can hand out medications. A psychiatrist has a medical degree while a psychologist does not.

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Generally Psychologists can not prescribe medications. They can get a special license to do this. Some states Psychologists can without the license, but most states that allow them to require the special license.

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How many psychologists in the US can prescribe medication?

none, a psychiatrist prescribes medication

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What states can clinical psychologists prescribe medication?

New Mexico and Louisianna. Florida is considering similar legislation due to a shortage of psychiatrists but the MDs are fighting it like mad. Also some clinical psychologists who

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who prescribes medication, a psychologist or psychiatrist?

Psychiatrists can write prescriptions as they are medical doctors and psychologists are not mds. report this answer. Updated on Thursday, February 02 2012 at 05:36AM EST. Source:

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How many states is a clinical psychologist allowed to prescribe medications for mental disorders?

None. A psychologist cannot prescribe medication. Within the United States one must be a medical doctor to prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with a specialty

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