can a phd in psychology perscibe medicine?

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You bet!

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No.

You must become a pyschiatrist to prescribe medicine. A Phd won't do it.

yes

No. A psychologist cannot prescribe meds. A psychiatrist can, since he or she is a medical doctor.

Although most psychologist know about different medications, they cannot prescribe medicine, only a MD-psychiatrist.

Each state has its own laws dictating who can prescribe medicines, but I am not aware of any that allow a phycologist to prescribe, not even on a limited basis. A PhD is a doctorate degree, but not a doctor of medicine. In some states, a dentist or optometrist for example, can prescibe medications, but only those limited to their area a practice.

Hi! This is the main difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist - a psychiatrist is also an M.D. and therefore can prescribe drugs - a psychologist can't prescribe.

No.

From a licensed psychologist:

Although this topic continues to be hotly debated in both psychology and medicine, the answer is "yes." Some states are moving towards allowing psychologists prescription priviledges for psychotropic medications. You have to obtain additional certifications and take a number of classes in psychopharmacology.

You can read more at the site below:
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http://www.apa.org/monitor/sep98/prescrip.html

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