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A survey of 582 hospital-affiliated psychologists was conducted regarding the hospital clinical privileges of psychologists. Response rate was 72.2%. Results suggested that although psychologists are making progress in gaining medical staff membership and associated clinical privileges, this progress is slow. Analyses suggest that most psychologists have the privilege to conduct testing, therapy, and research independently of physicians; however, many still lack these basic privileges. Additionally, other privileges such as admission, discharge, and ordering medical referrals are afforded to only a very limited number of psychologists. Satisfaction ratings of current levels of privilege were compared across three levels of clinical privileges for 18 privileges. Results indicated that psychologists are most satisfied with the full, independent level of privilege for all 18 privileges.

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