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LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.32 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.32. Assumption of professional liability

RS 1360.32 - Assumption of professional liability  When a physician assistant is supervised by a physician or group practice of physicians or a professional medical corporation or a hospital or other health care organization or entity, the physician assistant shall be supervised by and be the legal responsibility of the supervising physician or group practice or professional medical corporation or other hospital or other health care organization or entity and the supervising physician. The legal responsibility for the physician assistant's patient care activities, including care and treatment that is provided in health care facilities, shall remain that of the supervising physician, group practice of physicians, or a professional medical corporation or a hospital or other health care organization or entity.  Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993; Acts 1995, No. 879, §1; Acts 2015, No. 453, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.33 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.33. Violations

RS 1360.33 - Violations The board may, exercising due process, discipline any physician assistant, as provided in R.S. 37:1360.34, who: (1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license. (2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license. (3) Violates any provision of this Part or any regulations adopted by the board pertaining to this Part. (4) Is convicted of a felony. (5) Is a habitual user of intoxicants or drugs to such an extent that he is unable to safely perform as a physician assistant. (6) Has been adjudicated as mentally incompetent or has a mental condition that renders him unable to safely perform as a physician assistant. (7) Has committed an act of moral turpitude. (8) Represents himself as a physician. Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.34 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.34. Disciplinary authority

RS 1360.34 - Disciplinary authority The board, upon finding that a physician assistant has committed any offense described in R.S. 37:1360.33, may: (1) Refuse to grant a license. (2) Administer a public or private reprimand. (3) Revoke, suspend, limit, or otherwise restrict a license. (4) Require a physician assistant to submit to the care, counseling, or treatment of a physician or physicians designated by the board. (5) Place the physician assistant on probation with the right to vacate the probationary order for noncompliance. (6) Restore or reissue, at its discretion, a license and impose any disciplinary or corrective measure. Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.35 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.35. Title and practice protection

RS 1360.35 - Title and practice protection  A. Any person not licensed under this Part is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to penalties applicable to the unlicensed practice of medicine if he: (1) Holds himself out as a physician assistant. (2) Uses any combination or abbreviation of the term "physician assistant" to indicate that he is a physician assistant. (3) Acts as a physician assistant without being licensed by the board. B. An unlicensed physician shall not be permitted to use the title of "physician assistant" or to practice as a physician assistant unless he fulfills the requirements of this Part.  C. Only a physician assistant licensed under this Part who has met the current certification requirements of the National Commission on the Certification of Physicians' Assistants and its successors shall be entitled to use the designation "PA-C" before or after his name or as any title, thereof. Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.36 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.36. Identification requirements

RS 1360.36 - Identification requirements A physician assistant licensed under this Part shall keep his license available for inspection at his primary place of employment and shall, when engaged in his professional activities, wear a name tag identifying himself as a "physician assistant". Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.37 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.37. Injunctive proceedings

RS 1360.37 - Injunctive proceedings  A. The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act prohibited by the provisions of this Part, or prohibited by the board by authority of this Part.  B. If it is established that any person has been or is committing any act prohibited by any provision of this Part or prohibited by the board by authority of this Part, the court shall enter a decree enjoining said person from further violation of this Part.  C. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provision of this Part, the court shall try and punish the offender for contempt of court in accordance with law. Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.38 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.38. Exemptions

RS 1360.38 - Exemptions  A. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to:  (1) Practitioners of allied health fields duly licensed in accordance with other laws of this state.  (2) A physician assistant administering medical services in cases of emergency.  (3) A physician assistant student enrolled in a physician assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.  (4) A physician assistant employed by the federal government while performing duties incidental to that employment.  B. Nothing herein shall prohibit or limit the authority of physicians to employ auxiliary personnel not recognized under this Part.  Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993; Acts 1997, No. 316, §1; Acts 2015, No. 453, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.51 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.51. Short title

RS 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 Act".
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.52 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.52. Definitions

RS 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 "drug" as defined in R.S. 40:961(16), including controlled substances except narcotics, but shall be limited only to those agents related to the diagnosis and treatment or management of mental, nervous, emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, or cognitive disorders. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to permit a medical psychologist to administer or prescribe a narcotic. (3) "LAMP" means the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists. (4) "LSBEP" means the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (5) "Medical psychologist" or "MP" means a psychological practitioner who has undergone specialized training in clinical psychopharmacology and has passed a national proficiency examination in psychopharmacology approved by the board. Such practice specifically includes the authority to administer, prescribe, and distribute without charge, drugs as defined in this Part. (6) "Medical Psychology Advisory Committee" means a committee, established by the board for purposes as defined in this Part. (7) "Medical psychology" means that profession of the health sciences which deals with the examination, diagnosis, psychological, pharmacologic and other somatic treatment and/or management of mental, nervous, emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, or cognitive disorders, and specifically includes the authority to administer, distribute without charge and/or prescribe drugs as defined in this Part. In addition, the practice of medical psychology includes those practices defined in R.S. 37:2352(5). (8) "Mental, nervous, emotional, behavioral, substance abuse and cognitive disorders" means those disorders, illnesses, or diseases listed in either the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association or the mental, nervous, emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, and cognitive disorders listed in the International Classification of Diseases published by the World Health Organization. (9) "Narcotics" means those natural or synthetic opioid analgesics, and their derivatives used to relieve pain. (10) "Nurse" for the purpose of this Part means a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse. (11) "Physician" means an individual licensed by the board to engage in the practice of medicine in the state of Louisiana. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.53 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.53. Powers and duties of the board

RS 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 with those developed and accepted by the profession. (2) Approve, deny, revoke, suspend, renew and reinstate licensure or certification of duly qualified applicants. (3) Adopt, promulgate, revise, and enforce orders, rules, and regulations for initial licensure, renewal and certificates of advanced practice as the board may deem necessary to ensure the competency of applicants, the protection of the public and proper administration of this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. (4) Conduct hearings on charges calling for the denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license or certificate. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.54 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.54. License required

RS 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.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.55 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.55. Qualifications of applicants

RS 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 practice psychology issued by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (2) Holds a current and unrestricted certificate of prescriptive authority issued by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (3) Holds a controlled and dangerous substance permit issued by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. (4) Holds a controlled substance registration issued by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. B. After January 1, 2010, the board shall issue a medical psychology license to applicants who submit an application upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes and who furnish evidence to the board which meets all of the following criteria: (1) Holds a current and unrestricted license in good standing to practice psychology issued by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (2) Has successfully graduated with a post-doctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology from a regionally accredited institution or has completed equivalent training to the post-doctoral master's degree approved by the board. The curriculum shall include instruction in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, neurosciences, pharmacology, psychopharmacology, clinical medicine/pathophysiology, and health assessment, including relevant physical and laboratory assessment. (3) Has passed a national exam in psychopharmacology approved by the board. C. Medical psychologists licensed by the board shall be eligible for a controlled and dangerous substance permit and registration issued by the state and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.56 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.56. Consultation and collaboration for medical psychologists without a certificate of advanced practice

RS 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 the patient's medication treatment protocol, as established with the physician, or as otherwise directed by the physician. The medical psychologist and the physician shall document the consultation in the patient's medical record. C. In the event a patient does not have a primary or attending physician, the medical psychologist shall not prescribe for that patient. D. The board shall promulgate rules relating to how the consultation and collaboration shall be affected in consultation with the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.57 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.57. Certificate of advanced practice

RS 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 R.S. 37:1360.55(A), such experience shall be deemed to have commenced with the issuance of the original certificate of prescriptive authority issued by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.  (2) Treatment of a minimum of one hundred patients including twenty-five or more involving the use of major psychotropics and twenty-five or more involving the use of major antidepressants which demonstrate the competence of the medical psychologist.  (3) The recommendation of two collaborating physicians, each of whom holds an unconditional license to practice medicine in Louisiana, and who are each familiar with the applicant's competence to practice medical psychology.  (4) The recommendation of the Medical Psychology Advisory Committee.  (5) The completion of a minimum of one hundred hours of continuing medical education relating to the use of medications in the management of patients with psychiatric illness commencing with the issuance of a certificate of prescriptive authority by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists prior to January 1, 2010, or by the board after this date.  Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.58 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.58. Issuance and renewal of license

RS 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 provisions of this Part shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire and become null and void unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.59 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.59. Designation of license

RS 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 letters "MP" in connection with his name to denote licensure. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.60 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.60. Reinstatement of license

RS 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 is otherwise eligible under the provisions of this Part, pays the applicable fees, and satisfies the continuing education and such other requirements as may be established by the board. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.62 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.62. Standards of practice for medical psychologists holding certificates of advanced practice

RS 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 care. B. The primary, attending, or referring physician shall evaluate the patient for medical conditions in accordance with customary practice standards, and as might be indicated based on the medications that the patient is receiving and/or risk factors that may be present. If the patient has been referred to a medical psychologist holding a certificate of advanced practice for the express purpose of evaluation and treatment to include drug management by the primary, attending, or referring physician, this condition shall be considered met. C. The medical psychologist shall provide the primary, attending, or referring physician with a summary of the treatment planned at the initiation of treatment. D. The medical psychologist shall provide the primary, attending, or referring physician with follow up reports as may be dictated by the patient's condition. E. The medical psychologist shall provide the patient's primary, attending, or referring physician with a summary of the patient's condition and treatment no less than annually. F. The requirements for Subsections C, D, and E of this Section shall be considered satisfied if the medical psychologist provides the physician with a copy of the initial examination and follow up visit records. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.63 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.63. Medical Psychology Advisory Committee

RS 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 other activities as might be requested by the board. B. The Medical Psychology Advisory Committee shall consist of the following five members selected by the board: (1) One member shall be a physician who is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association equivalent in the specialty of psychiatry and who is licensed to practice medicine in this state selected from a list of names submitted by the Louisiana State Medical Society and who is recommended by the Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association and the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists. (2) Four members shall be medical psychologists selected from a list of names recommended by the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists. C. The executive director of the board shall serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the committee. D. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the board. A vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment. E. The committee may meet as needed but shall meet at least twice a year. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. F. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in attendance at meetings and other official business on behalf of the committee or the board. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1360.64 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1360.64. Privileged communications

RS 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 Part, or persons reasonably believed by the patient to be so licensed, or to their employees or other persons under their supervision, for the purpose of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of any mental or emotional condition or disorder. B. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the medical psychologist is presumed to be authorized to claim the privilege on behalf of the patient. C. This privilege may not be claimed by or on behalf of the patient in the following circumstances: (1) Where child abuse, elder abuse, or the abuse of individuals with disabilities or incompetent individuals is known or reasonably suspected. (2) Where the validity of a will of a deceased former patient is contested or his mental or emotional condition is at issue otherwise on judicial or administrative proceedings. (3) Where the information is necessary for the defense of the medical psychologist in a malpractice action brought by the patient. (4) Where an immediate threat of physical violence against a clearly identified victim or victims is disclosed to the medical psychologist. (5) In the context of civil commitment proceedings, where an immediate threat of self-inflicted damage is disclosed to the medical psychologist. (6) Where the patient puts his mental state in issue by alleging mental or emotional damages or condition in any judicial or administrative proceedings. (7) Where the patient is examined pursuant to court order. (8) Where the board is conducting an investigation or hearing. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2014, No. 811, §19, eff. June 23, 2014.