Legal Status of EPT in North Carolina
EPT
is permissible.
I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
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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) |
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VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
The Medical Board expressly supports EPT for the treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea and deems it an appropriate practice, which is further supported by the incorporation of CDC Treatment Guidelines. |
Status as of November 1, 2009 |
Legend
supports the use of EPT
negatively affects the
use of EPT
EPT
is permissible
EPT
is potentially allowable
EPT is
prohibited
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