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2009 SESSION
HB 2211 Prescription Monitoring Program; disclosure of information.
Introduced by: S. Chris Jones | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Prescription Monitoring Program; disclosure of information. Removes requirement that a prescriber obtain written consent from the recipient of a prescription before requesting information on that recipient for the purpose of establishing his treatment history, and authorizes a prescriber authorized to access information in the possession of the Prescription Monitoring Program to delegate such authority to up to two health care professionals who are licensed, registered or certified by a health regulatory board and employed at the same facility under the direct supervision of the prescriber. This bill incorporates HB 2259. This bill is identical to SB 1195.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Prescription Monitoring Program; disclosure of information. Removes requirement that a prescriber obtain written consent from the recipient of a prescription before requesting information on that recipient for the purpose of establishing his treatment history. However, requires that notice be given to patients that information may be requested by the prescriber from the Prescription Monitoring Program.