HB 1375 -- Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sponsor:  Cooper

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, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm