Mental health diagnosis. Defines "mental health diagnosis" and sets forth requirements that must be met in order for certain licensed professionals to provide a mental health diagnosis. Requires certain mental health professionals who are making a mental health diagnosis and who determine that the patient may have a physical condition that requires medical attention or has not been examined by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant in the preceding 12 months to: (1) advise the patient to schedule, and offer to assist the patient with scheduling, a physical examination for the patient; (2) provide the patient with a list of practitioners and certain information concerning the practitioners; and (3) coordinate patient care with the practitioner as appropriate. Requires documentation of the actions of the licensed professional in the patient's medical record.

Statutes affected:
1. Introduced Senate Bill (S): 25-23.6-1-5.9
2. Senate Bill (S): 25-23.6-1-5.9
3. Senate Bill (H): 25-23.6-1-5.9
4. Enrolled Senate Bill (S): 25-23.6-1-5.9