What Is the Main Difference Between a Clinical Forensic Psychologist

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a clinical forensic psychologist and a forensic psychiatrist?

• A)Forensic psychiatrists cannot provide expert testimony in court.
• B)Clinical forensic psychologists can prescribe medication.
• C)Forensic psychiatrists aren't concerned with mental health issues.
• D)Clinical forensic psychologists rely more on a medical model of mental illness.
• E)Forensic psychiatrists are medical doctors.

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