I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
All suspected cases of an infectious venereal disease must be
examined by a physician licensed to practice within the state. Vt.
Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 1093. |
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) |
Prescription
order and label must bear the full name and address of patient. Vt.
Stat. Ann. tit. 18, §§ 4201, 4212. |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT is likely prohibited.
Statutory authority requires an examination prior to treatment of an
infectious venereal disease. There is no case law, medical opinion, regulation,
or incorporation by reference provision to suggest EPT is allowed.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |