Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 1. |
Subtitle 06. DISEASES |
Chapter 10.06.07. Sexually Transmitted Infections—Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis |
Sec. 10.06.07.06. Counseling and Educational Information Requirements
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A. A health care provider prescribing or dispensing EPT to a patient shall:
(1) Counsel the patient to encourage each partner to seek a personal physical assessment; and
(2) Provide the patient with educational information for each partner, in accordance with §C of this regulation.
B. A pharmacist dispensing EPT shall provide educational information for each partner, in accordance with §C of this regulation.
C. The educational information, that is available or comparable to that available on the Departments website, shall include:
(1) Advice for the partner to seek a medical evaluation;
(2) Information about chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis;
(3) Medication instructions;
(4) Warnings about adverse drug or allergic reactions; and
(5) Advice to abstain from sexual activity as required during treatment.