Mental health: code; definition of mental health professional; expand to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow them to perform certain examinations. Amends (See bill).

Summary

The bill expands Michigan’s definition of a mental health professional to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners and certified clinical nurse specialists. It permits these providers to perform certain mental health examinations. The change aims to broaden the pool of qualified professionals who can assess mental health needs.

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