Prescription Privileges:Should Psychologists Receive

Them?

Hunter Olson

Why Should You Care?

Psychologists Should Be Given Prescription Privileges

• Psychologist will be more likely to use other means

• Cost effective for patients• Psychologists would have better

understanding

Psychologists Should NOT Be Given Prescription Privileges

• Psychologists should be consulted first• Lacks safety• It would not lower the amount of medication• Psychologists would resort to medication

before therapy

SUMMARY