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Psychiatrist or a Psychologist?
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 13478" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>OK, I think there is sufficient similarity between our countries... a psychiatrist is a medical doctor first, then he specialises, just like a heart specialist or a dermatologist does a basic medical degree first (and all the other stuff associated with it, including some level of medical practice).</p><p></p><p>A psychologist does a different degree course. It's not a medical degree, it's usually a degree in psychology, or in science with a psychology major. Increasingly there are specific courses to complete to qualify to be a psychologist.</p><p></p><p>Both also have to undergo accreditation and peer assessment, to ensure they can actually DO what they have trained for.</p><p></p><p>In Australia until last November, we couldn't claim on Medicare for a psychologist but we could for a psychiatrist (like we could for any medical specialist). Now we can claim some psychologist expenses too, under strict conditions.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 13478, member: 1991"] OK, I think there is sufficient similarity between our countries... a psychiatrist is a medical doctor first, then he specialises, just like a heart specialist or a dermatologist does a basic medical degree first (and all the other stuff associated with it, including some level of medical practice). A psychologist does a different degree course. It's not a medical degree, it's usually a degree in psychology, or in science with a psychology major. Increasingly there are specific courses to complete to qualify to be a psychologist. Both also have to undergo accreditation and peer assessment, to ensure they can actually DO what they have trained for. In Australia until last November, we couldn't claim on Medicare for a psychologist but we could for a psychiatrist (like we could for any medical specialist). Now we can claim some psychologist expenses too, under strict conditions. Marg [/QUOTE]
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