HCS HB 1375 -- TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(Cooper)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Committee on Health Care Policy

This substitute 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 only if the partner returns a
medical history form to the physician.  The physician must
provide guidance on the preventative measures that can be taken
to stop the spread of the disease.  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.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2011, FY 2012, and
FY 2013.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm