(a) It shall be the duty of a licensee when entering into any psychologist-client relationship to assist his client in obtaining professional help for all aspects of his problem which fall outside the boundaries of the licensee's competence. It shall also be the duty of a licensee to encourage his client to make provision for the medical diagnosis and treatment of relevant medical problems and, whenever indicated, to make referral to or seek consultation with medical specialists.
(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed as permitting the administering or prescribing of drugs or as infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 21. Psychologists; School Psychologists
§30-21-1. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Public Policy
§30-21-4. Duties of Licensee; Construction of Article
§30-21-6. Powers and Duties of Board; Funds of Board
§30-21-7. Qualifications of Applicants; Exceptions; Applications; Fee
§30-21-7a. Eligibility for School Psychologist Resident
§30-21-7b. Eligibility for Licensed School Psychologist
§30-21-7c. Eligibility for Licensed School Psychologist Independent Practitioner
§30-21-7d. Eligibility for Current School Psychologist
§30-21-7e. Eligibility of Doctoral Applicants
§30-21-8. Issuance of License; Renewal of License; Renewal Fee; Display of License
§30-21-8a. Issuance of License; Renewal of License; Renewal Fee; Display of License
§30-21-10. Suspension or Revocation of License or Temporary Permit
§30-21-11. Procedures for Hearing
§30-21-12. Judicial Review; Appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals; Legal Representation for Board