NY A10724

Simplifies HIV testing consent requirements by requiring oral notification that an HIV test is being performed, or performed over the individual's objection, with notation in medical records instead of requiring written informed consent each time.

Expands HIV testing to individuals age 13 and older (or younger if risk activity indicated) receiving inpatient, emergency department, or primary care services at hospitals, diagnostic centers, or from physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or midwives.

Authorizes licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe or order HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a seven-day starter pack to pharmacists via patient-specific or non-patient specific orders.

Permits licensed pharmacists to execute non-patient specific orders from physicians or nurse practitioners to dispense up to a seven-day starter pack of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis medications.

Adds screening for persons at increased risk of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia to the regulated duties of physicians and nurse practitioners under education law.