Medical Act, 2011(Amdt.) and Psychologists Act, 2005 (Amdt.)
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Bill overview
Bill NL2480, “Medical Act, 2011(Amdt.) and Psychologists Act, 2005 (Amdt.)”, is a Newfoundland and Labrador bill from session ga50session2.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
This bill amends the Medical Act of 2011 and the Psychologists Act of 2005 in Newfoundland and Labrador. It updates the laws to allow certain medical professionals to provide services in the province, while also making changes to the Psychologists Act to ensure psychologists can work effectively within the healthcare system. The bill also makes other technical and administrative changes to support the delivery of healthcare services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Medical Act, 2011, to update the registration requirements for medical professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- 02The amendments to the Medical Act, 2011, also include changes to the disciplinary process for medical professionals in the province.
- 03This Act amends the Psychologists Act, 2005, to update the certification requirements for psychologists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- 04The amendments to the Psychologists Act, 2005, also include changes to the scope of practice for psychologists in the province.
- 05The amendments to the Medical Act, 2011, and the Psychologists Act, 2005, come into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
- 06The Minister of Health and Community Services may make regulations respecting the implementation of the amendments to the Medical Act, 2011, and the Psychologists Act, 2005.
Vote roll
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