Question
To get a prescription for an antidepressant, a patient would need to see a:
A) Psychiatrist
B) Psychologist
C) Psychoanalyst
D) Psychotherapist
A) Psychiatrist
B) Psychologist
C) Psychoanalyst
D) Psychotherapist
Answers
PsyDAG
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in mental disorders. As a physician, s/he can prescribe drugs.
However, there is currently a move to get psychologists, with additional training, the privilege of prescribing drugs.
However, there is currently a move to get psychologists, with additional training, the privilege of prescribing drugs.