In its definition of a chronically homeless person, HUD defines the term. âhomelessâ as âa person sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (e.g. living on the streets, for example) OR living in a homeless emergency shelter.â.
Yes, all licensed dentists can prescribe Xanax; As well as any other medications he/she wants to that pertains to the scope of dentistry. That being said, the scope of dentiâ¦stry is so broadly defined it basically allows every medication to be prescribed, if needed. From a fourth year dental student.
Optometrists already have been able to prescribe âtopicalâ drugs, such as drops and creams, but proposals to expand those powers to oral medications ran into years of opposition from ophthalmologists. Optometrists had to refer patients to ophthalmologists for conditions requiring drugs taken by mouth. Optometrists are not medical doctors and generally do not have the same authority to write prescriptions like ophthalmologists who are medical or osteopathic physicians. The Florida Optometric Association reported that 47 other states allow optometrists to prescribe oral medication to treat eye diseases. In a news release Friday, Ken Lawson, legislative chairman of the Florida Optometric Association, said the bill will help expand access to eye care.