New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 22 - PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATES
Part 21 - CONDITIONAL PRESCRIBING OR PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS: LIMITS OF PRACTICE
Section 16.22.21.8 - LIMITS OF PRACTICE

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.22.21.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. A conditional prescribing/prescribing psychologist shall limit practice and supervision to the areas of competence in which proficiency has been gained through education, training and experience.

B. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist shall not prescribe a drug, substance or controlled substance that is not contained in the formulary described in 16.22.27 NMAC, of these regulations.

C. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist may order and review laboratory tests that are necessary to maximize the psychopharmacological effectiveness and to minimize the potential untoward effects of medications that are prescribed. In consultation with the PCP, the psychologist may also order neurovascular imaging procedures that use contrast media; neuro imaging that require the use of radioactive material; roentgenological procedures (x-rays) or other appropriate tests. The psychologist shall not:

(1) perform medical procedures such as spinal taps, intramuscular or intravenous administration of medication, or phlebotomy; or

(2) perform amytal interviews.

D. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist shall not self-prescribe medication and shall not prescribe medication to any person who is a member of the psychologist's family or household, or with whom the psychologist has a conflict of interest, including a prohibited dual relationship, as defined in 16.22.1 NMAC, of these regulations and the code of conduct adopted by the board.

E. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist is subject to provisions of the Professional Psychologist Act and board regulations. A psychologist who violates the Professional Psychologist Act or board regulations is subject to disciplinary action by the board, which may include denial, suspension, or revocation of a conditional prescription certificate or prescription certificate or suspension or revocation of a license to practice psychology.

F. A conditional prescribing or prescribing psychologist must comply with all other state and federal laws regulating the administrating and prescribing of controlled substances.

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