THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PHYSICIAN - ONWARD TO THE FUTURE

Authors
LEVANT RF
Citation
Rf. Levant, THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PHYSICIAN - ONWARD TO THE FUTURE, Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings, 3(2), 1996, pp. 167-172
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical
Journal title
Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings → ACNP
ISSN journal
10689583
Volume
3
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
167 - 172
Database
ISI
SICI code
1068-9583(1996)3:2<167:TPP-OT>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
This article considers the future of professional psychology, with par ticular reference to the scope of practice. Contemporary threats to, a nd opportunities for, professional psychology are discussed. It is arg ued that the course of our continuing evolution could lead to our beco ming the premier primary behavioral health care profession, as psychol ogical physicians. The prescription privilege agenda is discussed as t he next logical step in that evolution.