Table 3.
Family physicians’ knowledge of psychologists’ training and expertise
| ASPECTS OF TRAINING AND EXPERTISE | NO. OF RESPONDENTS | % WHO AGREED |
|---|---|---|
| Studies required to be a psychologist | ||
| • Doctorate | 109 | 59 |
| • Residency (yes/don’t know) | 109 | 58/28 |
| • Master’s degree | 109 | 28 |
| • Baccalaureate | 109 | 13 |
| • College certificate | 109 | 0 |
| Psychologist is a title that is …* | ||
| • Protected and regulated | 108 | 93 |
| • Given to any professional with advanced knowledge in psychology | 99 | 18 |
| • Equivalent to psychotherapist | 100 | 11 |
| • Equivalent to psychoanalyst | 100 | 5 |
| A psychotherapist …* | ||
| • Must legally have advanced training in psychotherapy | 106 | 49 |
| • Adheres to a professional code of ethics | 103 | 45 |
| • Is a member of a professional college | 101 | 38 |
| • Is qualified to formulate and communicate a diagnosis | 102 | 33 |
*
Responses agreed with answers to true/false questions; N varied because some respondents did not answer.