Would you want your child to be a psychologist?

Wiggins, Jack G.

doi:10.1037/0003-066x.49.6.485

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“…Common reasons cited in the psychology literature for the need for prescriptive authority range from increasing psychology 's image (Adams, Bieliauskas, & 22 K. Walker Linas, 1994;Sammons, Sexton, & Meredith, 1996) to increasing nancial bene ts and improving professiona l esteem (DeLeon et al, 1993;Pachman, 1996). The pressure for clinical psychologist s to prescribe appears predicated on economic realities caused by managed care, shifts to brain-based etiologic models of mental illness, and the disappearance of traditional and increasingly nonreimbursable roles (Summerall & Oehlert, 1996;Wiggins, 1994).…”

Section: Prescriptive Privilege: Who Should Prescribementioning

confidence: 96%

“…Many voices have been raised arguing that clinical psychologist s need to assume a broader view of health in order to survive professionally (DeLeon, Howell, Newman, & Brown, 1996;Klein, 1996;Summerall & Oehlert, 1997). The nature of psychologists ' clinical practice is changing (Wiggins, 1994). Older psychotherapeuti c roles are increasingly seen as ill-tting to a world of managed health care (Cummings, 1996), and some within psychology are arguing that new roles must be found if the profession is to survive (Pachman, 1996;Troy & Shueman, 1996).…”

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An Ethical Dilemma: Clinical Psychologists Prescribing Psychotropic Medications

Walker

2002

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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The use of psychotropic medication to treat psychiatric disorders has surged in recent years, and while commonly prescribed, the question of who should be allowed to prescribe such medication has become an increasingly important issue to nurses. Psychologists have historically functioned in roles such as psychotherapy and psychological testing, but as standards of care for psychiatric disorders incorporate medication, reimbursement for psychotherapy is declining. Medication prescription and management have not been traditionally seen as the role of the psychologist, however, many clinical psychologists have begun to advocate for prescription authority as a legally sanctioned role for their profession. This article addresses the issues of clinical psychologists seeking prescriptive privilege. It will be argued that the current paradigm of psychology rejects the neurobiological basis of mental illness and that psychologists prescribing medication presents an ethical dilemma for nurses. It is the contention of the author that nurses have an ethical responsibility to advocate against the extension of the psychologist's role into the prescription of medications.

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Section: Prescriptive Privilege: Who Should Prescribementioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Prescriptive Privilege: Who Should Prescribementioning

confidence: 97%

An Ethical Dilemma: Clinical Psychologists Prescribing Psychotropic Medications

Walker

2002

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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“…Taken together, the above findings appear to indicate that although psychologists are moving into the medical field (Biaggio & Bittner, 1990;DeLeon, 1991;Enright, Resnick, DeLeon, Sciara, & Tanney, 1990;Enright, Resnick, Ludwigsen, & DeLeon, 1993;Johnstone et al, 1995;Tulkin & Frank, 1985; see also Wiggins, 1994), they are not perceived as effective helpers by DM patients. Thus, past research that suggests the public's unwillingness to see mental health professionals is due to the stigma of getting mental health treatment, may be accurate.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Psychologists are beginning to work in many sectors of health care, including day treatment programs, medical-surgical units, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and comprehensive health maintenance organizations (HMOs) (Biaggio & Bittner, 1990;DeLeon, 1991;Enright, Resnick, DeLeon, Sciara, & Tanney, 1990;Enright, Resnick, Ludwigsen, & DeLeon, 1993;Johnstone et al, 1995;Tulkin & Frank, 1985; see also Wiggins, 1994). The use of a collaborative practice model between physicians and psychologists is becoming more common due to the combination of medical and psychosocial needs of many patients (Abraham et al, 1991;Biaggio & Bittner, 1990;Bray & Rogers, 1995;Doherty & Baird, 1983;Dym & Berman, 1986;Enright & Blue, 1989;Glenn, 1985;Hepworth & Jackson, 1985;Johnstone et al, 1995;McDaniel, 2 Hepworth, & Doherty, 1992;McDowell, Burgio, Dombrowski, Locher, & Rodriguez, 1992;Natvig, 1991;Pion, 1991;Prindaville, Sidwell, & Milner, 1983;Sargent, 1985).…”

Section: Chapter 1: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As Johnstone et al (1995) stated, "The delivery and financing of health care in the United States has changed radically as the control and direction of health care services has moved from practitioners to those who pay for services" (p. 341; see also Frank & VandenBos, 1994). Furthermore, in an American Psychological Association (APA) presidential address, Wiggins (1994) stated that mental health professionals must branch out to the public sector if psychology is to "survive as a discipline and preserve something to pass on to future generations" (p.…”

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Appalachian diabetes patients' preferences for mental health treatment

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Although psychologists are beginning to be employed in medical settings, little is known about medical patients' preferences when encountering mental health problems. One population that could be better served by this type of research is diabetes mellitus because of the poor adherence rates and high depression associated with the disease. The current study aimed to identify diabetes patients' preferences for treatments and helpers when encountering emotional difficulties. Data were collected on 80 patients from an Appalachian region of the United States who had previously been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Results indicated that diabetes patients were less willing to seek out the help of psychological professionals as compared to medical professionals. Psychological professionals were also rated as less effective at treating emotional problems than medical professionals. Patients were willing to use a variety of treatments, but psychological treatments were rated as less effective than non-psychological treatments. Additionally, satisfaction regarding one's treatment, impact of diabetes, gender, and hope were related to willingness to use treatments and seek out the help of psychologists. Discussion focuses on the collaboration between medical and psychological professionals, message framing/making referrals, consumer education, and the need for treatment acceptability research in the area of health psychology. iii Dedication To all of my math and stats teachers/professors over the years. None of this would have been possible without you.

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Research to Practice Redefined

Sigel

2007

Handbook of Child Psychology

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Would you want your child to be a psychologist?

Cited by 30 publications

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An Ethical Dilemma: Clinical Psychologists Prescribing Psychotropic Medications

An Ethical Dilemma: Clinical Psychologists Prescribing Psychotropic Medications

Appalachian diabetes patients' preferences for mental health treatment

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