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What can a psychiatrist do that a psychologist cannot?

A.
research disorders
B.
counsel patients
C.
prescribe medication
D.
offer advice

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C) Prescribe medication.
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Answer:

Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can't. Psychiatrists diagnose illness, manage treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illness. Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients.

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It is c.

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