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They can recommend a prescription, but the prescription itself must be approved and signed off by the physician.
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Do you have to go to medical school to get a Ph.D in psychology?
A psychologist is not a physician and therefore cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a physician with a specialty in psychiatry and can prescribe drugs and medication.A psychologist is not a physician and therefore cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a physician with a specialty in psychiatry and can prescribe drugs and medication.A psychologist is not a physician and therefore cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a physician with a specialty in psychiatry and can prescribe drugs and medication.A psychologist is not a physician and therefore cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a physician with a specialty in psychiatry and can prescribe drugs and medication.A psychologist is not a physician and therefore cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a physician with a specialty in psychiatry and can prescribe drugs and medication.A psychologist is not a physician and therefore cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a physician with a specialty in psychiatry and can prescribe drugs and medication.
Can an LPN Prescribe medication?
An LCPC, otherwise known as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, cannot prescribe medication. Only a qualified physician-- specifically, someone with an MD or DO-- can prescribe medication for the sort of issues often addressed by LCPC's. Other doctors can prescribe medications relevant to their specialty. The answer gets more complicated when it comes to who can prescribe any medication. But as far as professional counselors are concerned, prescriptions must come from someone else.
Can a professional counselor prescribe medications in Ohio?
No. Only a licensed physician can prescribe medications in Ohio (or a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working under a licensed physician).
Is psychology related to medical?
No it is not. Psychiatry is a medical degree. A psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, while a psychologist can not.No it is not. Psychiatry is a medical degree. A psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, while a psychologist can not.No it is not. Psychiatry is a medical degree. A psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, while a psychologist can not.No it is not. Psychiatry is a medical degree. A psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, while a psychologist can not.No it is not. Psychiatry is a medical degree. A psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, while a psychologist can not.No it is not. Psychiatry is a medical degree. A psychiatrist is a physician (MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, while a psychologist can not.
In what states can a PsyD prescribe medications?
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 in psychiatry and can prescribe medication for mental disorders, but requirements may vary from state to state.
Who can answer a phone call regarding the side-effects of a medication?
nurse practitioner or physician assistant
what does physician assistant traiinng mean?
A PA or physician assistant has the same training as a medical doctor, but are not allowed to practice medicine on their own or prescribe drugs. The training involves four years of college plus hands on and internship.
Where can I find adhd treatment for my grandmother?
If your grandmother has been tested by a professional and diagnosed with ADHD, she will be referred to a physician who can prescribe medication.
Will a medical assistant be charged with a felony if prescribe medication and patient dies?
The question cannot be answered without knowing more of the specifics of the incident. Is the "medical assistant" authorized to write prescriptions? What medication was the scrip written for? What is the nature of situation.
I want to fileria treatment?
If you want fileria treatment, you will need to contact your physician. He or she will prescribe a medication like diethylcarbamazine to kill the worms.
Is oxygen a medication?
Yes, oxygen is a medication. In the USA, it requires a prescription from a Medical Doctor (MD), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician's Assistant for its dispensing and administration.
Do you need to go to the doctor for low blood sugar?
yes you do, it is called hypoglycemia , your physician will prescribe a diet and medication. this can be dangerous if left untreated.
