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MN SF2384

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Carla Nelson

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that licensed physicians and health professionals must report to the Board of Medical Practice when they have personal knowledge that another physician is diverting controlled substances for self-administration

  • Adds requirement that physicians report controlled substance diversion even if the information was obtained through a physician-patient relationship, with an exception if the treating physician successfully counsels the impaired physician to limit or withdraw from practice

  • Extends the controlled substance diversion reporting requirement to all regulated persons under the health occupations licensing board, requiring reports directly to the board rather than through an impairment program

  • Effective the day following final enactment for both amendments to Minnesota Statutes sections 147.111 and 214.33

Legislative Description

Medical practice board physician reporting requirements clarification for physicians diverting controlled substances for self-administration

Last Action

Author stricken Marty

3/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/12/2012

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