Pros And Cons Of Prescription Privileges

Although there is a considerable amount of evidence supporting why psychologists should not be granted prescription privileges, many opponents argue that permitting this right is necessary. Proponents that support enabling prescription privileges argue their viewpoint through three main reasons. One of their reasons is that each year more people are in need of mental health services. With more people in need of such services, a higher demand for those who are qualified to prescribe medication is required. Another reason is that many people, especially in rural areas, find it difficult to access the health care they need, let alone reach prescribers. In permitting prescription privileges, people can more easily reach prescribers and save both time and money. Moreover, many proponents also argue that many patients have reported that they are more comfortable in having someone who sees them on a regular basis prescribe them the medication needed, opposed to a physician who sees them only one time.
One of the reasons why proponents support enabling psychologists to prescribe medication is because each year more people are in need of mental health services. It has been …show more content…
Proponents that support enabling prescription privileges argue that it has been reported that each year more people are in need of mental health services. With more people in need of such services, a higher demand for those who are qualified to prescribe medication is required. In addition, many people, especially in rural areas, find it difficult to access the health care they need, let alone reach prescribers. In permitting prescription privileges, people can more easily reach prescribers and save both time and money. Furthermore, many patients have reported that they are more comfortable having someone who sees them on a regular basis opposed to someone who sees them one