To whom may a Health Service Provider Psychologist issue a psychologist's order?

A Health Service Provider Psychologist can issue a psychologist's order to a registered professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse because these professionals are trained to interpret and implement such orders as part of providing care. In the context of healthcare, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses usually have the authority to receive and act upon medical orders, which can include those issued by licensed psychologists.

This allows for a collaborative approach in treating patients, ensuring that the healthcare team can effectively manage a patient's psychological needs as part of their overall health plan. This is aligned with the role of psychologists in the healthcare system, who often work alongside nursing staff to assist in patient care by providing necessary therapeutic interventions.

Other options would not typically be viable recipients of a psychologist's order. For example, issuing orders to a patient's family members might not comply with confidentiality and professional protocol, and administrative staff would lack the clinical training needed to act on such orders. While medical doctors may collaborate closely with psychologists, they are not the direct recipients of orders issued by psychologists, as those primarily pertain to nursing staff who are directly involved in patient care.