Publications by authors named "Jacob L Miner"
Article Synopsis
- Psychologists have had a significant role in medical schools for over a century, contributing to research, education, and clinical service.
- Their involvement has expanded, integrating into various departments and embracing both clinical roles (like therapy and assessment) and nonclinical roles (such as research and administration).
- As the connection between mental health and overall health becomes clearer, the opportunities for psychologists in healthcare settings are set to grow, enhancing partnerships with medical schools.
Board certification in psychology: insights from medicine and hospital psychology.
J Clin Psychol Med Settings
March 2012
For physicians board certification is an accepted tradition that research suggests improves services and outcomes. In contrast, relatively few psychologists pursue board certification suggesting ambivalence or limited contingencies reinforcing it. The authors report on medical school and hospital-based psychologists' attitudes toward board certification and current certification status.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHospital privileges for psychologists in the era of competencies and increased accountability.
J Clin Psychol Med Settings
December 2010
Article Synopsis
- There's a renewed focus on the competencies required for psychologists, impacting their hospital privileges as the field seeks to ensure high standards in practice.
- External factors, particularly new standards from the Joint Commission, are also influencing how hospital privileges are granted to mental health practitioners.
- The article surveys current practices for obtaining and maintaining hospital privileges for psychologists, highlighting the challenges and changes in the healthcare landscape.