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Lawmakers hear support for H 237 to let doctoral psychologists prescribe after specialty training
Summary
Witnesses told a legislative panel that H 237 would expand prescribing to doctoral-level psychologists who complete specialty training, a 14-month clinical rotation and a one-time $100 specialty credential; members questioned an age-80 patient exclusion and asked for follow-up from medical groups.
Jennifer Pullen, director of the Office of Professional Regulation, told a legislative panel she was "here to testify in support of H 237" and to explain the credential fee the office would charge under the proposal.
Pullen said OPR conducted a sunrise review and concluded that, with modifications, "doctoral level psychologists could safely prescribe mental health medications to treat DSM diagnoses," provided they complete advanced specialty training, participate in a clinical rotation spanning not less than 14 months across five practice settings, and work with a collaborating physician or osteopath who specializes in psychiatry.
She said the prescribing authority…
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