HB 1740 -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sponsor:  Storch

This bill allows licensed 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 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 3:11 pm