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MS HB1520
MS HB1520Hospice; allow medical directors to prescribe controlled substances for pain for terminally ill patients without in-person visit.
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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize Medical Directors Of Hospices To Prescribe Controlled Substances For Patients Of The Hospice For Terminal Disease Pain Without Having An In-person Face-to-face Visit With A Patient Before Issuing A Prescription; To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows the medical director of a licensed hospice to prescribe controlled substances for terminal disease pain to a hospice patient without requiring an in-person visit with the patient prior to issuing the prescription. The bill also amends the existing Mississippi law on the dispensation of controlled substances to include an exception for this provision, which will be in effect until July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/25/2020)
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