RS 37:1360.51 – Short title This Part may be cited as the “Medical Psychology Practice Act”. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2021, No. 238, §2. NOTE: Acts 2021, No. 238, §2 provides that Acts 2009, No. 251 may be cited as “The Dr. James W. Quillin, MP, Medical Psychology Practice […]
RS 37:1360.52 – Definitions As used in this Part the following words, terms, and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as established in R.S. 37:1263. (2) "Drug" means the same as the term […]
RS 37:1360.53 – Powers and duties of the board The board shall have and exercise with respect to medical psychologists, all powers and duties granted to it by R.S. 37:1261 et seq., relative to physicians. In addition, the board shall have the authority to: (1) Establish and publish standards of medical psychology practice in accordance […]
RS 37:1360.53.1 – Authorization to obtain criminal history record information A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meaning: (1) “Applicant” means an individual who has made application to the board for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, certificate, permit, or any other designation considered necessary to practice […]
RS 37:1360.54 – License required No one shall engage in the practice of medical psychology, or hold himself out as a medical psychologist in this state unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
RS 37:1360.55 – Qualifications of applicants A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part or other law, on or before January 1, 2010, any medical psychologist shall be issued a medical psychology license by the board upon satisfaction of all of the following criteria: (1) Holds a current and unrestricted license in good standing to […]
RS 37:1360.56 – Consultation and collaboration for medical psychologists without a certificate of advanced practice A. Medical psychologists shall prescribe only in consultation and collaboration with the patient’s primary or attending physician, and with the concurrence of that physician. B. The medical psychologist shall also re-consult with the patient’s physician prior to making changes in […]
RS 37:1360.57 – Certificate of advanced practice Medical psychologists who satisfy the requirements specified by R.S. 37:1360.55(A) and who possess all of the following additional qualifications to the satisfaction of the board shall be issued a certificate of advanced practice: (1) Three years of experience practicing as a medical psychologist. For those individuals licensed under […]
RS 37:1360.58 – Issuance and renewal of license A. The board shall issue a license or certificate to any person who meets the qualifications provided for in this Part and the rules and regulations of the board, and who pays the respective fees fixed by the board. B. A license or certificate issued under the […]
RS 37:1360.59 – Designation of license A. A license or certificate issued under this Part shall designate the licensee’s status with respect to advanced practice. B. Any individual who is issued a license as a medical psychologist under the provisions of this Part may use the words "medical psychologist" or "psychologist" or may use the […]
RS 37:1360.60 – Reinstatement of license A. Any license or certificate suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted by the board may be reinstated by the board. B. A license or certificate that has expired without renewal may be reinstated by the board for a period of two years from the date of expiration, provided the applicant […]
RS 37:1360.61 – Standards of practice for medical psychologists A. Medical psychologists shall be authorized to administer and prescribe only drugs recognized and customarily used for the management of mental, nervous, emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, and cognitive diseases or disorders. B. Standards for the treatment or management of common complications of the drug therapy provided […]
RS 37:1360.62 – Standards of practice for medical psychologists holding certificates of advanced practice A. Patients receiving care from a medical psychologist who holds a certificate of advanced practice issued under this Part shall have an established primary, attending, or referring physician licensed by the board who shall be responsible for the patient’s overall medical […]
RS 37:1360.63 – Medical Psychology Advisory Committee A. A Medical Psychology Advisory Committee shall be established by the board for the purpose of reviewing and recommending action on application for licensure, recommending educational requirements for other medical activities that may be provided by medical psychologists, recommending changes in related statutes and rules, as well as […]
RS 37:1360.64 – Privileged communications A. In judicial proceedings, whether civil, criminal, or juvenile, legislative and administrative proceedings, and proceedings preliminary and ancillary thereto, a patient or his legal representative, may refuse to disclose or prevent the disclosure of confidential information, including information contained in administrative records, communicated to a medical psychologist licensed under this […]
RS 37:1360.65 – Continuing medical education A. Medical psychologists shall annually complete a minimum of twenty hours of approved continuing medical education relevant to the practice of medical psychology. B. Approved sponsors of continuing medical education for practitioners licensed under this Part shall include, the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists, the Louisiana State Medical Society, […]
RS 37:1360.66 – Fees The board, under its authority established in R.S. 37:1281, shall fix fees for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Part. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
RS 37:1360.67 – Causes for refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of licenses, permits, and certificates A. The board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke any license or certificate, or impose probationary or other restrictions on any license or certificate issued under this Part for the following causes: (1) Conviction of a […]
RS 37:1360.68 – Persons and practices not affected Nothing in this Part shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any individual: (1) Licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he is licensed. (2) Employed as a medical psychologist by […]
RS 37:1360.69 – Orders to nurses Notwithstanding any law or rule or regulation to the contrary, including but not limited to Chapter 11 of this Title, it shall be considered to be within the scope of the practice of nursing as defined in Chapter 11 of this Title for a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, […]
