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What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist

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Psychologist primarily aids patient by counseling and psychotherapy. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor & can prescribe medications.

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Source: FAQ: Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist | depression.about.com

Description: a psychologist primarily aids the depressed patient by counseling and psychotherapy.

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A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor, but a psychologist is more comparable to a counselor.

Apr 22 2009, 08:08am | Source: Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist | www.mamashealth.com

A psychologist studies mental conditions and/or treatments as well as counsels those with such mental disorders. A psychiatrist only treats those with mental disorders. ChaCha for now!

Oct 17 2009, 04:05am | Source: Psychologist Definition | Definition of Psychologist at Dictionary.com | dictionary.reference.com

A psychologist aids the patient by counseling. A psychiatrist is a doctor that can perform psychotherapy & prescribe medications.

Aug 15 2009, 02:16pm | Source: FAQ: Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist | depression.about.com

Psychiatrist: A physician (an M.D.) who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. MORE?

Jul 18 2009, 03:29pm | Source: Psychiatrist definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms | www.medterms.com