A cousin’s son is an osteopath. We were sitting on a beach in Virginia, looking at Maryland, and he was telling me about how the regulations and insurance reimbursements vary from state to state. Whether he can prescribe also varies by state. It seems that he would be more financially secure in Maryland, but he really wants to stay and practice in Virginia. His Virginia patients need to pay out of pocket.
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I’m confused. A quick google search says that osteopaths can prescribe medication in all 50 states
FYI my son in law is an osteopath. I’m under the impression that he can do everything a person who has a MD can. That wasn’t always true but it is now.
He’s a good doctor. His degree is D.O. He went through residency and fellowship just like a M.D.
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Where is he licensed to practice medicine? If he doesn’t have reciprocity he wouldn’t be able to prescribe in the “other” state. I live in Virginia and haven’t encountered any of these issues.
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They sure can…as long as they are licensed! And board certified. You can PM me for how I know.
@WayOutWestMom can verify that @deb922 is correct…and clarify.
As I pointed out my sil is an osteopath.
I really don’t need anyone to verify it for me.
My H’s osteopathic md and her APRN can prescribe and as far as I know, no restrictions on her practice, other than no narcotics.
A physician (or APRN) can only prescribe in a state where they have a valid medical license. (Exception: telemedicine which has its own set of regulations.)**
Also, both physicians and APRNs can only prescribe narcotics if they have a valid DEA license authorizing them to do so.
Additionally in 5 states, a licensed PhD clinical psychologist or PsyD may write prescriptions for certain psychiatric medications if they have take a state-specific prescription training class and passed an exam.
@thumper1 –a physician does not need to board certified to write a prescription. Just licensed by the state they are practicing in.
** OR why, when I came back to New Mexico from old Mexico with a bad case of traveler’s diarrhea a few years ago, my physician daughter who was living and working in CT and who was not licensed in NM refused to write an antibiotic script for me and made me go to an urgent care.
It’s also why one of my daughters who oversees clinics located in 3 other state besides the one she lives in and physically practices in had to get licensed in those other state first before she could even talk to patients at those 3 other clinics.
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Thanks for the clarifications. Also you need special training & certification to issue a medical cannabis card in HI.
I hadn’t seen him in years, so I didn’t want to ask too many questions. I’m sorry if I mis-reported anything here.
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He could live in Maryland and practice medicine in Maryland and/or Virginia as long as he is licensed in both places. There are plenty of people in the greater DC area who work across these states and DC. Yes, it would be a commute, but plenty of people do it.
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There are some MDs licensed in multiple states. My pulmo practices in HI, CA, FL & TX. Not sure if he’s licensed in all or just does it as a locum traveling doc.
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Well, in other news, I have spent the better part of the weekend telling myself now is not the time to travel but I really, really want to. Reservations for the girls at the dog spa have been made, now I just need to commit to a trip. We went to Florida in April. After that travel has been limited to the cancer center or the vet specialist (and no, we’re not going to talk about veterinary credentials!). I like Miami, but we usually stay at the northern end. It is substantially less expensive to stay in South Beach but I don’t know if we’d enjoy it. Still time to figure it out. Has to be warm, by the ocean, direct flight from DC for just a few days.
i am doing two introductory watercolor classes right now. One is fun, the second is a bit more than I bargained for. There’s homework! We’re continuing our search for a new place of worship and have been attending weekly classes there. I’m starting to feel a bit over scheduled.
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I like hearing more about “life in retirement” activities. The health care stuff is important but THIS is the stuff that’s fun/interesting to hear about! 
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The art is fun and completely different from anything I’ve ever done. The “fun” class is botanicals using ink and watercolors. I never thought of myself as particularly creative but it’s a no pressure mixed level class where there are no mistakes. The second class is a bit more serious and our mistakes are mentioned. 
. My other project involves pizza. We got a pizza oven and are still working on our technique. I love wood fired pizza but we need quite a bit more practice. Quite a bit.
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I just started volunteering at our local artisans guild gallery. Just two mornings a month. The people are so nice, and I love seeing the artisans works.
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We have a gallery for local artists where if you want to exhibit there, you have to work there a few shifts as well. They used to do demos which were great - things like stained glass, glass blowing, resin. I’m jealous of your volunteer gig!
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I joined the guild also…and plan to take a watercolor class in the winter. Theynhave all sorts of classes!
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I do tai chi a few days a week and also do art (collage, mixed media). I just started an “end of life doula certification” course. I don’t intend to do that professionally but after volunteering for hospice and watching my mother pass there, I am interested. And essay help here on CC. I am feeling a bit overscheduled as well. I like doing nothing!
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ShawWife has a friend who does online critiques for people who are learning to paint after retiring and want to get better. She’s both constructive and encouraging. Seems like a lot of people take up painting, watercolors, photography etc. when they retire.
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