Prescribing (Medical) 103TP0016X
Prescribing (Medical): A medical professional can prescribe for a patient. They often prescribe a certain drug from a pharmacy. Medical prescriptions have the authorized signature of medical professional.
Taxonomy Code: 103TP0016X
Behavioral Health and Social Service Providers | Psychologist | Prescribing (Medical)
Behavioral Health and Social Service Providers: Include a group of health care professionals that offer support for addictive, learned and sometimes inherited behaviors. These issues are inclusive of drug abuse, older adult services, HIV prevention and education, alcoholism, transitions back into society after treatment, mental health and numerous other social and behavioral health issues. Examples include clinical psychologists, mental health counselors and psychiatrists.
Psychologist: This type of therapist has either a master's or doctorate, along with training to diagnose and treat a large array of emotional issues. Psychologists must be certified. Psychologists usually work with other specialists in the medical field to treat patients.