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Division 38 statement on the use of the term "Medical Psychology"

You may have caught some of the debate about the use of the term "medical psychology" among prescribing psychologists. In Louisiana, prescribing psychologists are officially referred to as "medical psychologists" and are licensed under the authority of the state's medical board rather than the state's psychology board (see Louisiana Act 251). Meanwhile, there is a bill pending in Illinois that also calls for the use of the term "medical psychologist" to refer to prescribing psychologists. Recent events in Louisiana and Illinois prompted Division 38 to assemble a Task Force to consider our position on use of the term "medical psychology."

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Welcome to APA Health Psychology/Division 38 members (and potential members). Please take advantage of the many useful resources you will find here on the Health Psychology/Division 38 website.
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