I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
Prophylactic treatment for STDs allowed after diagnostic evaluation
of STD when the person either has an STD or is suspected of having contact
with someone with an STD. Neb.
Rev. Stat. § 71-504.
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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) |
Regulations incorporate by reference: (1) APHA’s CCD Manual
(latest edition); (2)
CDC disease-specific recommendations via MMWR (latest edition). 173
Neb. Admin. Code Ch. 1, § 006
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VI. Prescription requirements (Explanation) |
Prescription label need not bear the patient’s name. Neb.
Rev. Stat. § 71-5404. |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT is potentially allowable.
A diagnostic evaluation that does not mandate a physical examination,
along with the incorporation of CDC disease-specific recommendations,
may allow EPT for the treatment of specific STDs.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |