La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-7917

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-7917 - Limitations

A. A physician shall not collaborate with an APRN:

1. except in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations;

2. when the APRN and collaborating physician, or in the physicians absence an alternate collaborating physician, do not have the capability to be in contact with each other face-to-face, by telephone or other means of direct telecommunication;

3. who treats and/or utilizes controlled substances in the treatment of:

a. non-cancer-related chronic or intractable pain, as set forth in §6915-6923 of the board's rules;

b. obesity, as set forth in §6901-6913 of the board's rules;

c. one's self, spouse, child or any other family member; or

4. who distributes medication, other than free or gratuitous non-controlled substances.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-7917

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 44274 (2/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(B)(6).