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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.23 Powers and duties of the board
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§1360.23. Powers and duties of the board A. The board shall have and exercise all powers and duties previously granted to it, subject to the provisions of Title 36 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. The powers and authority granted to the board by this Part shall be subje…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.24 Licensure
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§1360.24. Licensure A. Except as otherwise provided for in this Part, an individual shall be licensed by the board before he may practice as a physician assistant. The board may grant a license to a physician assistant applicant who: (1) Submits an application on the forms approv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.26 Inactive license
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§1360.26. Inactive license Any physician assistant who notifies the board in writing on forms prescribed by the board may elect to place his licensure on an inactive status. A physician assistant with an inactive status license shall be excused from payment of renewal fees and sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.27 Renewal
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§1360.27. Renewal A. Each person who holds a license as a physician assistant in this state shall, upon notification from the board, renew said license by: (1) Submitting the appropriate fee as determined by the board. (2) Completing the appropriate forms. (3) Meeting any other r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.28 Supervision of physician assistants
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§1360.28. Supervision of physician assistants A. Supervision of a physician assistant shall be continuous but shall not be construed as necessarily requiring the physical presence of the supervising physician at the time and place that the services are rendered. B. It is the obli…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.29 Supervising physician qualifications and registration
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§1360.29. Supervising physician qualifications and registration A. A physician supervising a physician assistant shall: (1) Be licensed and in good standing in this state. (2) Notify the board of his intent to supervise a physician assistant. (3) Submit a statement to the board t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.30 Notification of intent to practice
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§1360.30. Notification of intent to practice A. A physician assistant licensed in this state, prior to initiating practice, shall submit, on forms approved by the board, notification of such intent to practice. Such notification shall include: (1) The name, business address, and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.31 Services performed by physician assistants
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§1360.31. Services performed by physician assistants A.(1) A physician assistant performs medical services when such services are rendered under the supervision of a supervising physician. A physician assistant may perform those duties and responsibilities that are delegated to h…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.32 Assumption of professional liability
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§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 a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.33 Violations
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.34 Disciplinary authority
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§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 licens…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.35 Title and practice protection
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§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 abbreviat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.36 Identification requirements
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§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 assi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.37 Injunctive proceedings
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§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 t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.38 Exemptions
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§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 s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.51 Short title
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§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 Psycholo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.52 Definitions
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§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.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.53 Powers and duties of the board
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§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 stand…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.53.1 Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
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§1360.53.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meaning: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has made application to the board for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, re…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.54 License required
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§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 Qualifications of applicants
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§1360.55. Qualifications of applicants A. The board shall issue a medical psychology license to an applicant who submits an application upon a form and in such a manner as the board prescribes and who furnishes evidence to the board which meets all of the following criteria: (1) …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.56 Consultation and collaboration for medical psychologists without a certificate of
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§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 care provider and with the concurrence of that primary care pro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.57 Certificate of advanced practice
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§1360.57. Certificate of advanced practice A medical psychologist who obtains a medical psychology license in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.55 and who possesses all of the following additional qualifications to the satisfaction of the board shall be issued a certificate of advance…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.58 Issuance and renewal of license
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§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 certif…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.59 Designation of license
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§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 "me…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.60 Reinstatement of license
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§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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.61 Standards of practice for medical psychologists
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§1360.61. Standards of practice for medical psychologists A. Medical psychologists shall be authorized to administer and prescribe only drugs recognized and customarily used for the management of mental, nervous, emotional, behavioral, substance abuse, and cognitive diseases or d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.62 Standards of practice for medical psychologists holding certificates of advanced
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§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 in accordance with this Part shall have an established primary care provi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.63 Medical Psychology Advisory Committee
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§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 …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.64 Privileged communications
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§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 disclo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.65 Continuing medical education
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§1360.65. Continuing medical education A. Medical psychologists shall annually complete a minimum of twenty hours of approved continuing medical education relevant to the practice of medical psychology. B. Approved sponsors of continuing medical education for practitioners licens…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.66 Fees
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§1360.66. Fees The board, under its authority established in R.S. 37:1281, shall fix fees for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Part. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.67 Causes for refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of licenses, permits, and
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§1360.67. Causes for refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of licenses, permits, and certificates A. The board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke any license or certificate, or impose probationary or other restrictions on any license or certificate issued under th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.68 Persons and practices not affected
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§1360.68. Persons and practices not affected Nothing in this Part shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any individual: (1) Licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he is lic…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.69 Orders to nurses
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§1360.69. Orders to nurses Notwithstanding any law or rule or regulation to the contrary, including but not limited to Chapter 11 of this Title, it shall be considered to be within the scope of the practice of nursing as defined in Chapter 11 of this Title for a registered nurse,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.70 Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs
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§1360.70. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs A. The board, through its president or the president's designee, may cause to issue in any competent court, a writ of injunction enjoining any person from practicing medical psychology in this state as defined herein until such …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.71 Penalties
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§1360.71. Penalties A. It shall be a misdemeanor for any individual: (1) Not licensed under this Part to represent himself as a medical psychologist. (2) Not licensed under this Part to engage in the practice of medical psychology. (3) To represent himself as a medical psychologi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.72 Transfer of files
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§1360.72. Transfer of files The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists shall provide the board with copies of all files relating to medical psychologists. Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.81 Definitions
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§1360.81. Definitions For the purposes of this Part, the terms stated in this Section have the meanings assigned to them, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (2) "Direct agreement" means a written …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.82 Prohibition on discrimination
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§1360.82. Prohibition on discrimination Except as provided in R.S. 37:1360.85, no direct practice shall decline to accept any person solely on account of race, religion, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, education, or economic status. A…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.83 Direct fee
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§1360.83. Direct fee A. A direct practice shall charge a direct fee on a periodic basis. The amount of the fee and the periodic basis upon which such fee shall be paid shall be included in the provisions of the direct agreement. The fee shall represent the total amount due for al…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.84 Prohibited and authorized practices
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§1360.84. Prohibited and authorized practices A. A direct practice shall not: (1) Enter into a participating provider contract with any health insurance issuer or with any health insurance issuer's contractor or subcontractor to provide health care services through a direct agree…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.85 Acceptance or discontinuation of care of patients; third-party payments
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§1360.85. Acceptance or discontinuation of care of patients; third-party payments A. A direct practice shall not decline to accept new direct patients or discontinue care to existing patients solely because of the patient's health status. A direct practice may decline to accept a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.86 Direct practice not an insurer
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§1360.86. Direct practice not an insurer A direct practice that complies with the provisions of this Part is not a health insurance insurer and not subject to the provisions of nor the regulations under Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Acts 2014, No. 867, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.87 Conduct of business; prohibitions
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§1360.87. Conduct of business; prohibitions A person shall not make, publish, or disseminate any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or advertising in the conduct of the business of a direct practice or relative to the business of a direct practice. Acts 2014, No. 867,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.88 Misrepresenting the terms of a direct agreement
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§1360.88. Misrepresenting the terms of a direct agreement A person shall not make, issue, circulate, or cause to be made, issued, or circulated, a misrepresentation of the terms of any direct agreement, the benefits or advantages promised thereby, or use the name or title of any …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.89 Direct agreement requirements; disclaimer
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§1360.89. Direct agreement requirements; disclaimer A.(1) A direct agreement shall include the following disclaimer: "This agreement does not provide comprehensive health insurance coverage. It provides only the health care services specifically described." (2) A direct agreement…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.90 Rules
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§1360.90. Rules The board may promulgate all rules and regulations that are necessary and proper to effectuate the provisions of this Part. Acts 2014, No. 867, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1360.91 Violations
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§1360.91. Violations Violations of this Part shall constitute unprofessional conduct and subject violators to any and all sanctions which may be pursued by the board pursuant to R.S. 37:1285. Acts 2014, No. 867, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1361 State Plumbing Board; appointments; qualifications; legislative intent; authority
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§1361. State Plumbing Board; appointments; qualifications; legislative intent; authority A. The purpose of the legislature in enacting this Chapter is the protection of the health, safety, environment, and general welfare of all those persons who use and rely upon plumbing, and m…