Clinical Psychology

3 Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

3 Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

FOCUS QUESTIONS

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
   various models of training for clinical psychol-
   ogists? Why is a firm grounding in psychologi-
   cal science important for future clinical
   psychologists?


2. What obstacles face clinical psychologists who
   specialize in private practice?


3. How will managed care affect the practice of
   clinical psychology? What advantages might

clinical psychologists have in a managed care

environment?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
   obtaining prescription privileges? How might
   this pursuit affect graduate training?


5. What technological innovations are likely to
   influence the practice of clinical psychology?


6. What important diversity and ethical issues
   guide the practice of clinical psychology?

CHAPTER OUTLINE

Models of Training in Clinical Psychology
The Scientist-Practitioner Model
The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Degree
Professional Schools
Clinical Scientist Model
BOX3-1:Clinical Psychologist Perspective:
Richard M. McFall, Ph.D.
Combined Professional-Scientific Training
Programs
Graduate Programs: Past and Future

Professional Regulation
BOX3-2:Graduate Student Perspective: Christine
Maldonado

Private Practice

The Costs of Health Care

Prescription Privileges

BOX3-3:Clinical Psychologist Perspective: Patrick

H. DeLeon, Ph.D., J.D.

BOX3-4:Clinical Psychologist Perspective: Elaine

M. Heiby, Ph.D.

Technological Innovations

Telehealth

Ambulatory Assessment

Computer-Assisted Therapy

Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Services

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