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Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 4/2010

01-12-2010

Hospital Privileges for Psychologists in the Era of Competencies and Increased Accountability

Authors: William N. Robiner, Kim E. Dixon, Jacob L. Miner, Barry A. Hong

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

After campaigning to be granted hospital privileges decades ago, new issues are emerging that are affecting psychologists’ hospital privileges. Some of the forces shaping hospital privileges emanate from within the field of psychology, where there has been a movement to more closely examine psychologists’ competences. Other forces impinging on hospital privileges are external to psychology, most notably the Joint Commission, which has promulgated new standards for hospital-based practitioners across disciplines. This article discusses the effects of these new standards on the practice of psychology and describes the findings of a survey examining how privileges are currently obtained and maintained within hospitals.
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Reprinted with Permission, Joint Commission; Joint Commission 2010 E-dition (accessed February 21, 2010).
 
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Metadata
Title
Hospital Privileges for Psychologists in the Era of Competencies and Increased Accountability
Authors
William N. Robiner
Kim E. Dixon
Jacob L. Miner
Barry A. Hong
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-010-9203-6

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