CA Governor Signs Bill Allowing Women To Get Contraceptives Without Seeing A Doctor
California Democratic Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill today (Saturday, September 22) that lets women get birth control without seeing a doctor.
That is not to say it is unregulated or even over-the-counter like many countries; instead, registered nurses will be able to “dispense and administer birth control according to a standard procedure outlined by a doctor.” (KPCC)
A California legislation website says the following,
Existing law, the Nursing Practice Act, authorizes a registered nurse to dispense drugs or devices upon an order by a licensed physician and surgeon if the nurse is functioning within a specified clinic.
This bill would, in addition, authorize a registered nurse to dispense specified drugs or devices upon an order issued by a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant if the nurse is functioning within a specified clinic. The bill would also authorize a registered nurse to dispense or administer hormonal contraceptives in strict adherence to specified standardized procedures.
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/09/22/ca-governor-signs-bill-allowing-women-to-get-contraceptives-without-seeing-a-doctor/
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