I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
EPT
authorized for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted infections
as determined by the Department. May be conducted by physicians, nurse
practitioners, certified nurse midwives and physicians assistants.
Cal.
Health & Safety Code § 120582.
EPT
not allowed for all diseases or conditions except Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
and other sexually transmitted infections as determined by the Department.
Cal.
Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 2242(4), 4170.
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II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
Suspension of physician’s license upheld because the Board
conclusively established (among other charges) that physician prescribed
to persons who were not his patients. Leslie v. Bd. of Medical Quality
Assurance, 234 Cal. App. 3d 117 |
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) |
Prescription label must bear patient’s name. Cal.
Bus. & Prof.
Code § 4076. |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT
is permissible.
Statutory authority expressly authorizes EPT for the treatment of chlamydia
and gonorrhea.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |