Webinar: WHY PSYCHIATRY NEEDS PSYCHIATRIST

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Physicians of all specialties frequently share patients with psychiatric mental health nurse
practitioners (PMHNPs). Understanding the PMHNP degree, as well as the scientific literature
regarding NP practice, will help physicians achieve safe psychiatric care for patients.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the differences in training and education between a psychiatrist and a PMHNP.
• Review the scientific literature and evidence base regarding unsupervised practice by PMHNPs.
• Examine the changing demographics of psychiatric care in the United States and the impact on psychiatric patients.

**Please note that this event is sponsored by the MAPP Executive Council, not by the MAPP Program Committee**