Can psychologists be called doctors?
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Psychologists are not doctors but psychiatrists are. Psychologists are not allowed to administer drugs whereas psychiatrists can. A psychiatrist diagnoses and oversees therapy for patients with complex and significant mental illnesses.Patients receive psychotherapy or talk treatment from psychologis
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