SB72 - Provides that certain health care providers may have their professional licenses disciplined for failure to follow the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids

SB 72

Provides that certain health care providers may have their professional licenses disciplined for failure to follow the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids

Sponsor:

Schaaf

LR Number:

0215S.01I

Committee:

Health and Pensions

Last Action:

1/25/2017 - Hearing Conducted S Health and Pensions Committee

Journal Page:

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 72 - This act provides that physicians, podiatrists, assistant physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority may have their professional licenses disciplined for failure to follow the Centers for Disease Control Guideline for Prescribing Opioids and for failing to document in a patient's medical records that they followed such Guideline.

JAMIE ANDREWS

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