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whats the difference between a psychiatry and psychologist

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (psychiatry is a medical discipline) A psychologist is a professional with a PhD or EDD, Psy.D

PhD- Doctorate in Philosophy in Psychology

PsyD- Doctorate in Psychology

EDD - Educational Doctorate Degree

 

A medical doctor (MD, OD) is someone who can write prescriptions.

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