{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-54.1-3616","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 54.1-3616","heading":"Use of title \"Doctor.\"","body":"No person regulated under this chapter shall use the title \"Doctor\" or the abbreviation \"Dr.\" in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses a clarifying title, initials, abbreviation or designation or language that identifies the type of practice for which he is licensed.1996, cc. 937, 980.","path":["Title 54.1. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","Subtitle III. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS REGULATED BY BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS","Chapter 36. PSYCHOLOGY"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/54.1-3616/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:17:24Z","sha256":"20aa43552736fa9f4c2c4863044ceb2dc5a3529cbcd01b016a530d71102def92","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-54.1-3615","next":"us-va/va.-code-54.1-3700"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}