Illinois Becomes Third State in the Nation Allowing Clinical Psychologists to Write Prescriptions
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 25, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to improve access to mental health care by allowing certain clinical psychologists to write prescriptions for their patients. The new law requires clinical psychologists to meet high education and training standards before applying for a license to prescribe medicine. Illinois is now the third state, along with New Mexico and Louisiana, which allow…
