About the Western Clinicians Network
The WCN provides assistance and guidance on issues for clinicians in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada.
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As set forth in the preamble of the American Psychological Association’s (1993) code of ethics, the fundamental thrust of the psychologists’ efforts should be directed toward the health and well-being of their clients. Furthermore, the code provides guidelines to assist psychologists in achieving these goals by stating that they should utilize only those methodologies which they are adequately trained to effectively use and will recognize the limitations of these methodologies and of themselves as professional psychologists. Throughout the relatively brief history of psychology many changes have occurred in the areas of methodological and theoretical orientations that have challenged the interpretation of these ethical guidelines and caused considerable discord within the field of psychology. The current proposal to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists is the latest such paradigm shift to test the practical manifestations of the code of ethics and the flexibility of professional psychologists (Guiterrez & Silk, 1998). This proposal provides a particular challenge in that there are multiple fields within the mental health care profession that are involved in the ongoing debate (Cullen & Newman, 1997). The current review will present a brief overview of the primary perspectives on the issue along with pertinent evidence. Reactions to these perspectives follows along with a summary of the authors’ interpretations of the findings and what may best serve the recipients of psychological services.
Kaiser Permanente is pleased to offer clinic organizations represented by WCN members access to three of the internet’s most powerful clinical decision making tools, MD Consult, First Consult and Stat Ref. Through an exclusive agreement with Elsevier, KP was able to double the number of concurrent community users of MD Consult this year from 4 to 8. In addition, both First Consult and Stat Ref have no limitation of concurrent users, allowing unencumbered access “24 -7”. Under agreement with Elsevier, clinics are allowed one access per site. You must register your IP address with Calindra Walls of Kaiser Permanente. You can contact her at 510-271-2698 or . Within 2 business days you will be provided a website address which will allow you to register as a user. Kaiser Permanente is pleased to provide to WCN the same tools that are used on a daily basis by Permanente physicians as part of our on-going commitment to build partnerships with the safety net to ensure healthy communities.
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