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  • Psychology and Mental Health Law
  • Healthcare Policy and Regulation

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  • The American Psychological Association endorsed prescriptive authority for psychologists (RxP) in 1995.
  • RxP is currently legal in five US states: Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
  • Prescribing psychologists are utilized by the Department of Defense, Public Health Service, and Indian Health Service.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide updated information on the legal status and implementation of RxP for psychologists.
  • To offer recommendations for the future advancement of RxP.
  • To clarify inaccuracies in previous reporting concerning RxP legislation and policy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of state legalizations and legislative efforts concerning RxP.
  • Examination of current RxP laws, policies, and training programs.
  • Analysis of historical events and scholarship related to RxP.

Main Results:

  • Corrections were made to the timeline of state legalizations for RxP.
  • It was clarified that prescribing psychologists cannot currently prescribe for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
  • Over 200 prescribing psychologists are now practicing in the United States.

Conclusions:

  • Continued expansion of RxP is anticipated to improve public access to mental health services.
  • Completion of RxP training and licensure requirements is crucial for psychologists seeking prescribing privileges.
  • Accurate information dissemination is vital for the progression of RxP.