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Quick without looking! whats the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

By DrRvaldez Asked Nov 7 2009 4:52PM
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by Stu B in white tie and tailCOAT on Nov 7, 2009 at 5:05 pm Permalink

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It's a matter of degree...a psychiatrist holds an MD while a psychologist earns a PhD...
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by Thriftymaid on Nov 7, 2009 at 4:54 pm Permalink

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A medical degree vs a doctorate.
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by Rude Bear Ready for Winter on Nov 8, 2009 at 8:17 pm Permalink

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The ability to prescribe drugs. A Psych is first and foremost a Medical DR with advanced training in Mental illness. A Psychologist doesn't have the medical training.
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by The Gay Expositor Avenges His Lordship on Nov 7, 2009 at 5:13 pm Permalink

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Hate to throw in a wrench, but some psychologists can prescribe medications. So far two states allow this, more to follow.
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by rose1980 on Nov 7, 2009 at 5:02 pm Permalink

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Without looking at what? anyway, a psychologist can not prescribe medication while a psychiatrist can.
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by tcbtom on Nov 7, 2009 at 4:56 pm Permalink

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A psychaiatrist is an MD and can prescribe medication and a psycologist can't.
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by Karyn on Nov 7, 2009 at 4:54 pm Permalink

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Maybe this will help http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1644694
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