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Should Psychologists in Washington State Have the Ability to Prescribe Psychotropic & Psychiatric Medications?
A bill being considered right now would expand psychologist scope of practice for prescribing psychotropic and psychiatric medications.
New Jersey Lawmakers Are Considering Changes to Scope of Practice for Nurses
Companion bills in the New Jersey Senate and Assembly could lead to a major increase in scope of practice for nurses.
Who will provide primary care?
PPP member, Christopher Garofalo, M.D is interviewed in a story on Medical Economics asking: “Who will provide primary care?”
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