Miss. Code § 41-29-137.1

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 41-29-137.1 - Licensed hospice medical director authorized to prescribe controlled substances without in-person face-to-face visit with patient for terminal disease pain

The medical director of a licensed hospice, in his or her discretion, may prescribe controlled substances for a patient of the hospice for terminal disease pain without having an in-person face-to-face visit with the patient before issuing the prescription. The provisions of this section supersede the provisions of any rule or regulation of a licensing agency to the contrary.

Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 386, HB 294,§ 1, eff. 3/22/2021.

Added by Laws, 2020, ch. 363, HB 1520,§ 1, eff. 6/25/2020.