Recent psilocybin studies have generated significant interest due to the unparalleled positive results for individuals suffering from major depressive disorders and substance abuse.
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Hope Clinic physician assistant Matt Pierce examines patient Luis Hualinga at the clinic in Midvale on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Two bills to be considered by the Utah Legislature would broaden the role of physician assistants to let them offer mental health therapy and respond during a health emergency.
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY As Utah and the entire nation grapple with a health and mental health care shortage in rural and underserved communities, one group of medical providers say they’re uniquely poised to respond physician assistants.
But they contend antiquated laws requiring them to work under the supervision of a physician are holding them back.