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I write this letter to the editor in attempt to dispel some of the myths tied to requirements necessary for a psychologist to prescribe medication. In Dr. Tichianaa Armah’s April 1 article, she states, “SB 966 would permit psychologists to prescribe medications after taking a 400-hour online class, and supervision by an MD, or APRN for as little as 1,000 hours.” This is particularly troubling as…
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