On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 11:55:05 -0700, "PrecisionMachinisT"
wrote:


"Bob Brock" wrote in message
.. .

Psychologists are not usually M.D.'s. In fact, the minimum
requirements don't require you to be a doctor at all.

But you would be crazy to use one who wasnt !!!

Could be. ;-)

Gotta be careful of the terminology.

A Psychologist is a person who studies psychology. He's likely an
academic, maybe a Phd., but not necessarily licensed to treat
patients. He cannot legally prescribe medications. He is a
researcher and may legally give you advice but he is not on the same
level as a doctor.

A Psychiatrist is a doctor licensed to treat patients and prescribe
meds. He may also be a Psychologist because, as logic would dictate,
he must have been a student of psychology.

Strider