Missouri HB2556 reserves certain medical titles and specialty designations for licensed physicians.
Missouri HB2556 amends Chapter 334 to specify that only licensed physicians may use certain medical titles and specialty designations in health care facilities or telehealth settings. These titles include "physician," "allergist," "anesthesiologist," and many others. Exceptions are made for specific licensed professionals, such as speech-language pathologists. Unauthorized use of these titles by non-licensed individuals could result in civil penalties, punitive damages, and disciplinary action by relevant licensing boards.
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