Medical Certificates Under Chapter 190B (2022) PDF

12/6/2023 Medical  Unless otherwise directed by the court, a medical certificate shall be signed by a physician or licensed...

12/6/2023 Medical  Unless otherwise directed by the court, a medical certificate shall be signed by a physician or licensed psychologist and shall contain: Certificates  (1) a description of the nature, type, and extent of the person's specific cognitive and functional under Chapter  limitations; (2) an evaluation of the person's mental and 190B physical condition and, if appropriate, educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;  (3) a prognosis for improvement and a (2022) ©GERALD P. KOOCHER recommendation as to the appropriate treatment or habilitation plan; and  (4) the date of any examination upon which the report is based.  A person alleged to have an intellectual disability shall be examined by a clinical team consisting of a physician, a licensed psychologist and a social worker, each of whom is experienced in the evaluation of persons with an intellectual disability, who shall report their conclusions to the Court. 32 Antipsychotic Medications Chapter 123: Section 8B. Treatment of committed persons with antipsychotic medication; petition; notice; hearing; guardian. (2022) ©GERALD P. KOOCHER 33 33 16  12/6/2023 Psychology Licensing Law (General Provisions) 34 MGL Chapter 112, sections 118 –129, Licensing Law rendering or offering to render professional service for any fee, monetary or otherwise, to individuals, groups of individuals, organizations or members of the public…the practice of psychology does not include the teaching of psychology, the conduct of psychological research, or the provision of psychological consultation to organizations, unless such (2022) ©GERALD P. KOOCHER teaching research or consultation involves the delivery or supervision of the types of direct services described above, to individuals or groups. students of psychology, psychological interns or persons preparing for the practice of psychology under qualified supervision in a recognized training institution or facility; provided, however, that they are designated by such titles as "psychological intern", "psychological trainee" or other title clearly indicating such training status. 35 35 17  12/6/2023 MGL Chapter 112, sections 118 – Licensing Law (2022) ©GERALD P. KOOCHER 36 36 Licensing Board Regulations 37 18