I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
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II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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III. Specific administrative opinions by the Attorney General
or medical or pharmacy boards concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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IV. Legislative bills or prospective regulations concerning EPT
(or like practices) (Explanation) |
Bill introduced (not passed) to authorize EPT for chlamydia or gonorrhea
if patient states that partner is not allergic to antibiotic. No more than
two partners per patient per year may receive the prescription; patient
responsible for payment. Assem. B. 995, 96th Sess. (Wi. 2004). |
V. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable
practices (including EPT) (Explanation) |
Regulations incorporated by reference include DHHS’ STD Treatment
Guidelines, 1998. Specific medical treatment shall be prescribed by a physician
or advanced practice nurse prescriber. Wis.
Admin. Code [HFS]§ 145.22. |
VI. Prescription requirements (Explanation) |
Prescription order must bear name and address of the patient; label
must bear patient’s name. Wis.
Stat. § 450.11. |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT is potentially allowable.
Statutory authority does not preclude EPT. The 2004 bill authorizing
EPT and regulations that incorporate CDC’s STD Treatment Guidelines
suggest that EPT
is potentially allowable.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |