HB 370 -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sponsor:  Storch

This bill allows physicians to use expedited partner therapy
under certain conditions by dispensing and prescribing
medications for partners of persons diagnosed with certain
sexually transmitted diseases even when there is no existing
physician/patient relationship.  Immunity from civil liability is
given to any licensed physician using expedited partner therapy
unless the action is negligent, reckless, in bad faith, or
malicious.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am