Massachusetts H2206 allows physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and mandates specialized training.

Massachusetts H2206 amends the General Laws to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds. This bill also requires these professionals to complete three hours of specialized training in direct mental health evaluation. The training is to be developed by the Department of Mental Health. This change aims to ensure that physician assistants have the necessary skills and knowledge to handle psychiatric holds effectively.

Massachusetts H2206 allows physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and mandates specialized training.

Massachusetts H2206 amends the General Laws to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds. This bill also requires these professionals to complete three hours of specialized training in direct mental health evaluation. The training is to be developed by the Department of Mental Health. This change aims to ensure that physician assistants have the necessary skills and knowledge to handle psychiatric holds effectively.