Article archive / November 1, 2009
Originally published: . Volume 1, No. 3. Source pages: 1, 3.
Writing on behalf of Grassroots Initiative, Dr. Kim VanGeffen asked LPA to apply for an emergency grant from APA to fund defensive actions against Act 251. This Act is the recent law transferring Medical Psychologists to the Medical Board, and creating a second regulatory body in Louisiana for the practice of psychology.
In the letter, presented to LPA President Dr. Judith Levy at the Executive Committee meeting on October 24th, Dr. VanGeffen wrote, “We understand that this bill was proposed by LAMP. We also have the distinct impression that LAMP drafted this legislation without adequate consultation with members of LPA, the broader membership of medical psychologists, and other licensed psychologists in the state.”
She noted that funding was needed to halt the implementation of the law until it’s full impact on psychology could be reviewed and analyzed by all those concerned, including several national groups that have contacted Grassroots.
Dr. Tommy Stigall, (left) Dr. Tom Hannie, and Connie Stigall meet at lunch in Baton Rouge and discuss recent events impacting the psychological community.
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