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Being an M.D., a gynecologist (or any other specialist) can legally prescribe any medication unless there is a specific restriction on his/her license, usually for controlled substances. However, their medical liability may be called into question if legal proceedings determine that the specialist prescribed outside their area of competent scope of judgement, as a gynecologist prescribing heart medications or a dentist prescribing birth control pills.
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Can a PMHNP prescribe controlled medications?
A PMHNP can prescribe controlled medications in most states.
Can an optometrist prescribe medications in Missouri?
Optometrists are not medical doctors so they cannot prescribe medications. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors and can prescribe medications in all 50 states.
Who can prescribe medications?
A physician with a medical degree (MD, DO, DPM) A PhD is not a medical degree, they cannot prescribe medicine.
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A psychiatrist
What is a short sentence for the word prescribe?
Only licensed professionals can prescribe medications. The doctor wanted to prescribe an anti-depressant.
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Yes, orthopedic surgeons are legally empowered to write prescriptions. Their office policies may dictate what kinds of prescriptions they write (for instance, they may refer to you your primary care provider or pain management specialist for certain kinds of treatment).
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No. Only a licensed physician can prescribe medications in Ohio (or a nurse practitioner or physician assistant working under a licensed physician).
Can psychologists prescribe medicine?
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What medications to use for depression in dogs?
Your vet will prescribe them for u
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