The need for both clinical psychologists and general health psychologists

In a previous article published in this journal (Carrobles, 2012) an extensive analysis was made of the current situation in our country of training programs for specialists in Clinical Psychology (PIR) and General Health Psychology, trying to show the characteristics of both and the advantages and disadvantages that the implementation of such programs can entail for the professional practice of psychology in the health sector. Recently a group of PIR Psychologists (Sánchez Reales, Prado Abril, & Aldaz Armendáriz, 2013) have responded to that article expressing some criticism and proposing an alternative model of relationship and skills for both professionals which differs substantially from the one I suggested. In this article, in addition to responding to the alleged criticisms, I take the opportunity to add new arguments and criteria to reinforce my central position on this issue, which is none other than advocating the self-integration of professional Psychology and the social implementation and expansion of our profession in both the clinical and health fields in our country, areas where we still have much to contribute.