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Perinatal Mental Health
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Memorial Day
The Medical Board will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Should you need assistance with license renewal, initial license application or verification services please email licensing@okmedicalboard.org
Posted on 05/26/2023
CMS Nursing Home Audits
Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotic Medications
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Erroneous Diagnosis of Schizophrenia in Nursing Homes
The are responsible for the oversight and health and safety of residents. Over the past decade, through the work of the , CMS has been monitoring antipsychotic medication use in nursing homes. Though steps have been taken to reduce the use of these drugs, there continue to be concerns that nursing home residents may be inappropriately prescribed antipsychotic medications due to being erroneously diagnosed and coded as having schizophrenia;
To increase our focus on this issue, CMS recently announced they will be conducting off-site nursing home audits. If the audit reveals a pattern of inaccurate coding and if there are instances where a practitioner has not followed professionals’ standards of practice for diagnosing individuals and prescribing medications, we believe these practitioners should be referred to their respective state medical boards for investigation.
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For questions and to obtain more information, please contact DNH_BehavioralHealth@cms.hhs.gov.
Posted on 03/22/2023
Proposed PA Supervision
The Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision adopted the following PROPOSED rules during its board meeting November 17, 2022.
Proposed rules regarding Supervision of PAs.
Posted on 11/18/2022
OKCAPMAP
The supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent. Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness.asdfasdfThe Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Access Program (OKCAPMAP) supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.
Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness. Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Access Program (OKCAPMAP) supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.
Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness.asdfasfee sasdfasefasdThe Oklahoma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Access Program (OKCAPMAP) supports the primary care provider’s provision of pediatric mental health care in the primary care setting. OKCAPMAP will provide Oklahoma’s primary care providers with child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health consultation, enhanced mental health education, and referral assistance to local and statewide mental health services.
Psychiatry and Mental Health Consultations
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and mental health professionals are available 9AM-5PM for consultation on pediatric behavioral health cases. Consultation may include such topics as diagnostic considerations, medication management, or in-office interventions.
Advanced Mental Health Education
Our team of practitioners, researchers, and educators are dedicated to bringing the most current behavioral health education and training to Oklahoma’s primary care providers. We offer advanced education opportunities to registered providers including online and in-person learning sessions.
Mental Health Referral Assistance
Our coordinators assist primary care provider’s in helping families find the “best-fit” therapeutic option for their child or adolescent.
Our coordinators also aid with follow up and continuity of care.
Local and Statewide Resources
Our resource pages are intended to provide PCP and family connection to pediatric mental health and family wellness services and support.
We believe that a well-supported family supports child wellness.
Posted on 10/25/2022
Guidance for Abortion Law
To see the Medical Board's Guidelines for complying with Oklahoma's new abortion laws, click here.
August 31, 2022
Attorney General O’Connor Releases After Newest Abortion Law Takes Effect
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, Attorney General John O’Connor criticized the ongoing campaign by the abortion industry and others to confuse and mislead the public about abortion laws, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent historic overturning of Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. He also released a document for law enforcement after the State’s most recent abortion law became effective.
“The Dobbs decision was an amazing victory for America’s unborn children and for our right to make policy decisions through our elected representatives,” said Attorney General O’Connor. “Unfortunately, we cannot bring back to life the 60 million American children who never saw the light of day, due to the travesty of abortion. Sadly, the abortion industry continues its misleading media campaign regarding pro-life laws in Oklahoma and elsewhere.”
Oklahoma criminalized abortion in 1910 and that law remains in effect (21 O.S. § 861). A new law criminalizing abortion, with increased penalties, took affect this past weekend (63 O.S. § 1-731.4). Ending the life of an unborn child in Oklahoma is a crime, unless it is necessary to preserve the mother’s life. Oklahoma has also enacted laws approving private civil damages against those who perform or assist in performing abortions in Oklahoma.
“None of our laws—civil or criminal—punish the mother in connection with an abortion,” emphasized General O’Connor.
In addition, Oklahoma’s criminal and civil abortion laws do not apply to:
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Unintentional miscarriages;
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Ectopic pregnancies and related treatments;
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In vitro fertilization (IVF); or
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Contraception, including Plan B.
Unfortunately, despite Oklahoma law being clear on these subjects, the Attorney General’s Office has learned of several instances where women and doctors in Oklahoma are being told otherwise. This has been happening nationwide as well. Since Dobbs, National Review has reported, “there has been a lot of viral misinformation spread on social media that women with ectopic pregnancies and other life-threatening conditions are not authorized to receive treatment in states with laws limiting or banning abortion.”
With Oklahoma’s most recent abortion prohibition taking effect, the Attorney General also issued today to law enforcement about how to approach the prosecution of those who do abortions in Oklahoma. The guidance makes clear that Oklahoma law enforcement is and should be focused on ending elective abortion in Oklahoma, and that other scenarios are either not illegal or should be handled with “careful discretion” and in consultation with the Attorney General’s office.
General O’Connor noted that the above statements do not constitute an official Attorney General Legal Opinion.
Posted on 10/14/2022
Free Physician Counseling
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Free limited counseling sessions for Oklahoma physicians
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Confidential counseling
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Locations available throughout Oklahoma
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Telemedicine sessions available
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Appointment hours are flexible with a physician’s schedule in mind
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Urgent appointments are available
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Posted on 11/06/2020
Personal Identity Info
Click here to learn how the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision stores and uses Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Posted on 11/01/2019
Perinatal Mental Health
New Oklahoma Statute on Perinatal Mental Health Effective Nov. 1
A new Oklahoma statute related to perinatal mental health goes into effect November 1, 2019. , from enrolled SB 419, requires Oklahoma hospitals and licensed health care providers to educate and screen their patients for perinatal mental health disorders.
Posted on 10/28/2019
Marijuana Guidelines
Posted on 03/12/2019
Medical Treatment Laws CE
Health Care Providers' Responsibilities and Rights Under Certain Medical Treatment Laws.
Pursuant to state law (Title 63, Oklahoma Stat. Ann, Section 3162), inpatient health care services entities shall ensure that all health care providers and other defined officials associated with the inpatient health care services entity are provided with a copy of this brochure - Click here to read and print the brochure
Online Presentation is available on the Education Section of this Website. Click here: Education
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The Guide to create login and use the online presentation can be downloaded at: The Guide to MTLA
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Information for Patients and Their Families: Click here to read Your Medical Treatment Rights Under Oklahoma Law.
Full Text of Enrolled House Bill 2603 -this is the text of the legislation that created this requirement:
http://www.okmedicalboard.org/download/743/Medical+Treatment+Laws+Information+Act+-+HB2603.pdf
Posted on 03/24/2015
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