Which of the following statements is correct?
A) A psychologist has no medical training.
B) A psychiatrist generally goes to graduate school, not medical school.
C) Psychiatric social workers can prescribe medication.
D) An M.D. and a Ph.D. are pretty much the same thing.

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A psychologist has a doctoral degree in psychology, but does not have a medical degree and therefore cannot prescribe medication.

B is incorrect because a psychiatrist goes to medical school and has an M.D. degree.

C is incorrect because only psychiatrists and some other medical professionals are legally authorized to prescribe medication. Psychiatric social workers may assist in the treatment process, but not prescribe medication.

D is incorrect because an M.D. is a medical doctor with an emphasis on clinical practice, while a Ph.D. is a doctor of philosophy with an emphasis on research and academic work. They are not the same thing.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct