S.56 - Autonomy for Psychologists and Social Workers Act of 2009

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the restriction that a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker provide services in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility to a patient only under the care of a physician. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the restriction that a clinical psychologist or clinical social worker provide services in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility to a patient only under the care of a physician. as introduced.
  • Short: Autonomy for Psychologists and Social Workers Act of 2009 as introduced.

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  • Anonymous 01/09/2009 5:30pm

    Outpatient service not under the care of a physician is irresponsible. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and social workers and counselors aren’t. A psychologist is just a counselor.


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