Posted by saint james on February 17, 2000, at 9:40:45
In reply to Re: Psychopharmocologists v Psychiatrists. , posted by Noa on February 17, 2000, at 0:46:58
> > Psychiatrists receive little training in therapy
>
> I think there are some psychiatrists who have done extensive training, in their residencies, in therapy. I would imagine this is less common these days, tho.
>James here...
I agree that some are trained in this. I would prefer to see someone who is soley trained in therapy. I don't think we should be asking a MD to wear 2 hats. The pill guy needs to know his pills and neurology. The talk guy needs to know his talk.
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