Pharmacotherapy for Psychologists: Prescribing and Collaborative Roles

McGrath (psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University) and Moore, a clinical psychologist, explore new roles of psychologists as prescribers of medications, as collaborators with prescribers, and as sources of information to their clients and to other health care professionals. In Part I, the roots and rationale of the prescriptive authority movement are reviewed, and training guidelines are outlined. Then, day-to-day practical and ethical challenges are examined, and issues related to specific settings, such as schools and primary care clinics, are explored. A final section provides ideas for getting prescriptive authority laws passed. The book will be of interest to mental health care experts and psychologists, and will be useful for those involved in legislative efforts. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)