TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 23

PSYCHOLOGISTS

54-2313.  Unauthorized practice of medicine. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing any person licensed as a psychologist to engage in any manner in the practice of medicine as defined in the laws of this state. A psychologist who engages in psychotherapy shall make provision for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions in collaboration with a physician licensed pursuant to title 54, chapter 18, Idaho Code. A psychologist shall not diagnose, prescribe for or treat a client with reference to a medical condition.

History:

[54-2313, added 1963, ch. 186, sec. 13, p. 549; am. 1987, ch. 147, sec. 4, p. 294.]