I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
Prescription drugs dispensed by a physician shall be personally
dispensed by the physician. O.R.S.
677.089; see also O.A.R.
333-076-0145(4). |
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) |
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V. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable
practices (including EPT) (Explanation) |
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VI. Prescription requirements (Explanation) |
Dispensing physicians shall label prescription drugs with the name
of the patient. O.R.S.
677.089 (3)(a);
O.R.S.
689.505 (5)(d). |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT is potentially allowable.
Statutory language does not require that a prescription be provided
subject to a physical examination or pursuant to a physician patient
relationship.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |