There has recently been a debate regarding whether clinical psychologists should be allowed to
A)focus on research rather than clinical practice.
B)study social factors influencing psychopathology.
C)admit patients to the hospital.
D)prescribe medication.

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Currently, only medical doctors are legally allowed to prescribe medication. While clinical psychologists receive extensive training in diagnosis and treatment, they do not have the medical knowledge required to safely prescribe medication. This is why adding prescription privileges for clinical psychologists is a controversial topic and has not been widely implemented.

There Has Recently Been a Debate Regarding Whether Clinical Psychologists