Article archive / November 1, 2010
Originally published: . Volume 2, No. 3. Source pages: 4.
The psychology and medical boards have been working on a “Memorandum of Understanding,” an agreement to facilitate how the two agencies address the dual regulatory duties over the practice of psychology in Louisiana.
The psychology board’s minutes of March 12th, 2010, noted, “Collaborating with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners: After much consideration and consultation with Attorney Lunceford, Dr. Courtney moved to accept the modifications proposed by Attorney Lunceford for the “Memoran- dum of Understanding” in order to facilitate cooperation on all matters pertaining to the shared regulatory role over the practice of psychology.”
The Medical Psychology Advisory Committee’s minutes of May 3, 2010 noted, “The Committee reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (“LSBME”) and the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychology (“LSBEP”) to establish a cooperative agreement between both Boards regarding the regulation of the practice of psychology as it pertains to medical psychologists who maintain dual licenses with both Boards. The LSBEP agreed with the Memorandum of Understanding, and it was the consensus of the Committee to present it to the LSBME for consideration.”
On October 20th, the psychology board again discussed this document.
The Times requested a copy of this document but has not received it as yet.
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