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A member asked:
Would you be able to write prescriptions for depression/bipolar medication? i am unable to see my psychiatrist for another month.
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Prescription writing: a dentist would not be able to write a prescription for that as it is outside the scope of practice of Dentistry. also a qualified dentist or physician should only write prescriptions for patients of record
Answered 5/24/2015
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