PSYC 3330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Virtual Reality, Videotelephony, Informed Consent
19 Apr 2016
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Recently some clinical psychologists have active pursued prescription privileges. Apa published articles endorsing prescription privileges and offering suggestions for training. New mexico and louisiana granted privileges in 2002 and 2004. Advantages: shortage of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists are more expert than primary care physicians. More than 80% of prescriptions for psychoactive meds come from primary care physicians. Psychologists" training is more extensive and specialized in this regard; better diagnose problems and select effective medications: other non-physician professionals already have prescription privileges. Dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, nps: convenience for clients. Time, money, avoid miscommunication: professional autonomy. Can independently provide a wider range of services to clients: professional identification. May be hard to distinguish from other non-prescribing therapists or counsellors: evolution of the profession. Next logical step: revenue for the profession. May offset some salary decreases reported in recent decades; including those occurring as a result of the impact of managed care.
