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HCS/HB 1375 - This act provides that any licensed physician may, but shall not be required to, utilize expedited partner therapy for the management of the sexual partners of persons with chlamydia or gonorrhea if such partners do not have an established physician-patient relationship with such physician and so long as such partner submits a medical history form provided by the physician. A licensed physician using such therapy may prescribe and dispense medications for the treatment of chlamydia or gonorrhea for such sexual partners and must provide explanation and guidance on the preventative measures that can be taken by the patient to stop the spread of the disease. Any licensed physician utilizing expedited partner therapy for the management of such partners shall have immunity from any civil liability by reason of such actions, unless such physician acts negligently, recklessly, in bad faith or with malicious purpose. The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Division of Professional Registration shall develop rules for the implementation of the act. This act is similar to SB 955 (2010). ADRIANE CROUSE
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