Posted by Seedwoman on October 8, 2002, at 21:04:51
In reply to Therapists are NOT qualified to diagnose!!!, posted by Mr. SadPuppyDog on September 27, 2002, at 14:36:18
hmmm...I don't know how things go in your state, but in mine it is perfectly legal for qualified non-M.D.s to diagnose & they do it all the time for insurance purposes. True, psychiatrists (not all M.D.s) have the edge when it comes to psychopharmacology & neuropsychology. When it comes to treating a sick brain, an M.D. is a must. but let's be honest, you don't need a medical degree to assess symptoms and pick a number out of the DSM. Experience doing assessments is probably more important than the degree one holds.
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