The Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) seeks comments on the Guidelines Regarding Psychologists’ Involvement in Pharmacological Issues, proposed guidelines drafted by APA Division 55 Task Force on Practice Guidelines.

The proposed guidelines intend to provide a resource on optimal practice in relation to pharmacotherapy and reflect three levels of psychologist involvement: (1) as prescriber (or through others); (2) in active collaboration; or, (3) when providing information on medication.

• Impact of guidelines on psychologists who practice in any of the above-mentioned areas, but particularly as the guidelines relate to psychologists who actively collaborate or provide information.

• Impact of guidelines on non-prescribing practicing psychologists, especially those psychologists who may provide information on medication or discuss medication concerns with patients or their prescribers.

• Overall importance and relevance of these guidelines.

The document is available for review below. We encourage general comments related to the above areas. At this stage of review for a new guideline, however, it is most useful to have specific comments that provide/include suggested wording changes. Where you suggest modifications, we ask that you also reference the corresponding section, title, or line number to facilitate review of the comments.

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All comments should be submitted no later than August 1, 2009. The Board of Professional Affairs appreciates your comments and feedback on these draft Guidelines.

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