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Can a midwife write prescriptions?
No they cannot. Only a licensed physician can write prescriptions.This is WRONG. A Certified Nurse Midwife and Certified Midwife are both considered midlevel clinicians and take an identical pharmacology class to an MD. We can and do write prescriptions for many types of medicines- even controlled substances (you must have a DEA# to do so- and yes many of us have them)The truth is: Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Physician's assistants can ALL write prescriptions.
Who can write prescriptions?
Doctors, physician's assistants and nurse practitioners.
Can resident doctors write prescriptions?
Yes, resident physicians can write prescriptions. They are licensed (though not yet board eligible or board certified) physicians.
Do research doctors write prescriptions for pain?
There are many types of doctors in a variety of fields. In order to write prescriptions, an individual must be a licensed physician (MD or DO).
Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions with out being supervised bt a physician?
Only if they are an advanced practice registered nurse and only if their state of practice permits it, i.e. a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or certified registered nurse anesthetists.
What is the proper way to write a board certified physician's name?
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Can dentists write prescriptions?
Dentists write prescriptions for pain medication and antibiotics. They would not write prescriptions for depression medication. They write prescriptions that deal with dental issues.
My doctors office offers the option of seeing a physicians assistant instead of a doctor. What can they do and when do they have to refer you to the doctor?
Physician assistants can do many of the same tasks and tests as doctors. However, they are not authorized to write or fill prescriptions. Often, a doctor will oversee their work and diagnosis as well.
Why a physician not a pharmacist is licensed to write prescriptions?
Simply because pharmacists are not physicians and are not trained to diagnoses conditions and recommend treatment. The pharmacists merely follows the directions of the physician in terms of the dissemination of medication.
How can a PA write a prescription?
Usually with a pen. Just kidding. Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed by the state medical boards to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician (MD or DO). They write examine patients, order tests, and write prescriptions under the authority of their supervising physician. In some states, PAs are limited in the types of medications they can prescribe, but most medications (aside from some narcotics) are ok for PAs to prescribe.
Can chiropracters write prescriptions?
No, chiropractors are not licensed to practice medicine and cannot, therefore, write prescriptions.
Can a Naturopathic doctor write prescriptions?
Naturopathics are not licensed medical doctors. They cannot write prescriptions.
