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Bill would require health‑care 'doctors' to specify their doctorate on badges and in advertising
Summary
Representative Cyrus Javidy proposed House Bill 3912 to require health‑care professionals who use the title 'doctor' in clinical settings or public materials to specify the type of doctorate (for example, 'doctor of nursing practice' or 'doctor of optometry'). Sponsors said the change increases transparency for patients; naturopathic
Representative Cyrus Javidy introduced House Bill 3912, a short bill that would require any person using the title “doctor” in healthcare settings, advertising, social media or on a name badge to include the field of doctorate (for example, “Doctor of Nursing Practice,” “Doctor of Optometry,” or “Doctor of Dental Surgery”) so patients understand the provider’s training.
Why it matters: sponsors said the policy promotes transparency and reduces patient confusion…
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