Mary Henry (Independent)

I second the amendment. I am glad Senator Glynn is present because he has a great deal of experience in the psychiatric area. He understands that the damage done to people who are treated by unregulated practitioners is often not just physical. Serious emotional and psychological damage can also be done in such circumstances. That the various groups, many of which have contacted Senators, cannot reach agreement about the qualifications which should be designated does not mean that the Department of Health and Children should not take the initiative in this regard. It should decide which qualifications will be accepted. Other qualifications can be added as the Department sees fit.