Dear all: If there are any JDs out there that care to comment on the legal ramifications of the new scope of work for how we can continue to practice I'd love to hear their interpretations. An RN, MD, PhD or other credential does not qualify one for making legal interpretations. Here are my questions if any of you can to venture an opinion. I promise I will not sue you if your legal interpretation turns out to not be exact. Question #1: Is it legal to change a scope of work of an entire profession after one has already certified under one scope of work? Or put in other words, are those of us who already certified grandfathered in so that we can practice under the scope of work that was in effect when we certified? Question #2: If we really cannot practice under our scope of work, what legal wording would you suggest for those of us who wish to state that we are not practicing as IBCLCs when we provide evidence based information that may knowingly or unknowingly contradict nonevidence-based potentially dangerous informaton from health care practitioners. Best Regards, Susan E. Burger, MHS, PhD, IBCLC PS. Wondering if I need to use some sort of disclaimer today when I teach my breastfeeding class which contains information that directly conflicts with the standard practices of several pediatric offices in Manhattan. *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html