i think the insurance companies are trying to save money by having non-psychiatrists prescribe the meds.
this can lead to all sorts of problems.
there are probably some situations where this makes sense (say, in a rural area where no psychs are in practice), but in general, i think you are right.
So true about country docs... availability that is, and to make matters very serious is the matter of health insurance, or lack of it, or, how about county mental health...? what a "crazy" world we live in..
I have personal experience with atypical anti-psychotics... they can be useful if properly managed by a psychiatrist.
Warning: Only for use for serious ailments...