§ 5-19.1-32. Limited-function tests.
(a) Upon receiving consent from the patient, a pharmacist performing a limited-function
test in accordance with this chapter shall report test results to the patient's primary
care practitioner, if known, within a reasonable period of time. In the event that
a patient with an abnormal test result does not have an existing relationship with
a primary care practitioner, the pharmacist shall make efforts to refer the patient
to a primary care practitioner, practice, health center, or clinic.
(b)(1) The pharmacy shall develop policies and procedures for emergency situations
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§ 5-19.1-32. Limited-function tests.
(a) Upon receiving consent from the patient, a pharmacist performing a limited-function
test in accordance with this chapter shall report test results to the patient's primary
care practitioner, if known, within a reasonable period of time. In the event that
a patient with an abnormal test result does not have an existing relationship with
a primary care practitioner, the pharmacist shall make efforts to refer the patient
to a primary care practitioner, practice, health center, or clinic.
(b)(1) The pharmacy shall develop policies and procedures for emergency situations related
to the provision of limited-function health tests, to include the prompt reporting
of test results to a patient's primary care practitioner, if known.
(2) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions
of this section. The department's rules and regulations may include the following:
(i) Requirements for the pharmacist to inform the patient that the limited-function test
results are intended for informational and educational purposes, rather than diagnostic
purposes; and
(ii) Requirements ensuring appropriate temperature and environmental controls to maintain
the efficacy of the limited-function test kit.