Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.NEW

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 641A.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Requirement to provide information concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders]
1. Upon diagnosing a client as having an opioid use disorder, a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor shall counsel and provide information to the client concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders, including, without limitation, medication-assisted treatment.
2. If the client requests medication-assisted treatment, the marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor shall refer the client to a physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, advanced practice registered nurse or pharmacist who is authorized under federal and state law to prescribe an appropriate medication.
3. As used in this section, "medication-assisted treatment" has the meaning ascribed to it in section 12.3 of this act.

NRS 641A.NEW

Added by 2023, Ch. 398,§14, eff. 1/1/2024.