At a glance
EPT is permissible in Wyoming as of August 16, 2006.
Findings
[+] supports the use of EPT
[-] negatively affects the use of EPT
I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation
[+] Physician, health officer, or other person or facility providing health care may administer treatment to any person reasonably suspected of being infected or exposed to an STD. Wy. Stat. § 35-4-131.
II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices)
III. Specific administrative opinions by the Attorney General or medical or pharmacy boards concerning EPT (or like practices)
IV. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable practices (including EPT)
V. Prescription requirements
VI. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments
EPT is permissible. Statutory authority expressly allows for the treatment of “any person” suspected of being infected or exposed to an STD. Treatment does not require a physician patient relationship or a physical exam prior to prescribing a medication.