John has been hearing voices and believes that people are "after him." His functioning is deteriorating and his family is worried about him. John clearly needs medication to control his delusions and hallucinations. Which kind of mental health professional will John be most likely to see for treatment?

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, including prescribing medication. Given John's symptoms, he would benefit most from a psychiatrist's expertise. A counselling psychologist, a general practitioner, and a psychological social worker may be able to provide supportive counselling, but they are not trained to prescribe medication.

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