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GA HB1163

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Hinton Amerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 43-39-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to clarify the definition of "to practice psychology"
  • Adds new prohibitions preventing psychologists from consulting with or recommending to patients regarding available medical treatment options
  • Prohibits psychologists from initiating, adjusting dosages of, or recommending cessation of specific medications
  • Retains the existing prohibition on psychologists administering or prescribing drugs
  • Reinforces that the practice of psychology shall not infringe upon the practice of medicine as defined under Georgia law

Legislative Description

Psychologists; practice of psychology; clarify

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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