Statute 74-5302: Definitions.
For the purpose of this act the following definitions shall apply: (a)
"Practice
of psychology" means the application of established
principles of learning, motivation, perception, thinking and emotional
relationships to problems of behavior adjustment, group relations and
behavior modification, by persons trained in psychology. The application
of such principles includes, but is not restricted to, counseling and
the use of psychological remedial measures with persons, in groups or
individually, having adjustment or emotional problems in the areas of
work, family, school and personal relationships; measuring and testing
personality, intelligence, aptitudes, public opinion, attitudes and
skills; the teaching of such subject matter; and the
conducting of research on problems relating to human behavior, except that
in all cases involving the care of the sick and ill as defined by the laws
of this state, the primary responsibility devolves upon those licensed
under the Kansas healing arts act.
The practice of psychology includes the diagnosis and treatment of mental
disorders specified in the edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of
mental disorders of the American psychiatric association designated by the
board by rules and regulations.
If a licensed psychologist cannot make an independent diagnosis of a mental
disorder, such psychologist shall consult with the client's primary care
physician or psychiatrist to determine if there may be a medical condition or
medication that may be causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a
mental disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be
waived and such request shall be made a part of the client's record. A licensed
psychologist may continue to evaluate and treat the client until such time that
the medical consultation is obtained or waived.
(b) "Represents oneself to be a
psychologist" means that a person engages in the practice of psychology for
a fee, monetary or otherwise, or holds oneself out to the
public by any title or description of services incorporating the word
"psychologic," "psychological," "psychologist" or "psychology"
and under such title or description offers to render or renders services to
individuals, corporations or the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise.
(c) "Board" means the behavioral sciences regulatory board created
by K.S.A. 74-7501 and amendments thereto.
(d) "License" means a license as a psychologist issued by the board.
(e) "Licensed psychologist" means a
person licensed by the board under the provisions of this act.
History: L. 1967, ch. 432, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 242, § 11;
L. 1986, ch. 299, § 14;
L. 1999, ch. 117, § 25; July 1, 2000.