I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
The state department of health may provide antibiotics and other
appropriate drugs for the treatment and prevention of STDs. N.J.
Stat. Ann.§ 26:4-47.
A prescription means a lawful order of a practitioner for a drug,
a device or diagnostic agent for a specific patient. N.J. Stat.
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45:14-41 (2006).
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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) |
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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) |
Patient’s name required on prescription label. N.J.
Stat. Ann. § 24:21-17. |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT is potentially allowable.
The state department of health is granted broad authority to dispense
drugs for the treatment and prevention of STDs. Although a physician
may only prescribe medications for a specific patient, EPT may be possible
pursuant to population-based interventions under the direction of the
health department.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |