NAC641.150. Genuine collaboration.

A psychologist who practices psychotherapy shall be deemed to have engaged in “genuine collaboration” if:

     1. The client has not had a recent physical examination and the psychologist refers the client to a qualified physician for such evaluation.

     2. The patient’s symptoms or complaints may have a physical basis and the psychologist refers the client to a qualified physician for consultation and evaluation.

     3. Medication or hospitalization are considered as possibilities for treatment of the client and the psychologist refers the client to a qualified physician for a decision and possible treatment.

     [Bd. of Psychological Exam’rs, Policy No. 4, eff. 6-28-65]