Legal Opinion
In re Mary Jane P.
New York Supreme Court
Decided September 6, 2005PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Eugene E. Peckham, J.
*1055Petitioner seeks the retention of respondent at United Health Services Hospitals (UHS) pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.39. A previous hearing was held on this matter and this is a rehearing pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.35.
The issue presented is whether a patient may be retained upon the authorization of a psychiatric nurse practitioner practicing under Education Law § 6902.
Section 6902 provides:
“3. (a) The practice of registered professional nursing by a nurse practitioner . . . may include the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions and…
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- In re Mohawk Valley Psychiatric CenterNew York Supreme Court · 2004
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