Legal/Policy Toolkit for Adoption and Implementation of Expedited Partner Therapy

This Toolkit is the principal outcome of the second phase of the EPT law project. It is intended as a resource for voluntary use by government officials at the state and local levels, their public and private sector partners, and others who are interested in adopting or facilitating the implementation of statutes or regulations that permit EPT in clinical practice. This Toolkit is not designed to provide specific legal guidance or advice and does not represent the official legal positions of federal, state, or local governments. This Toolkit includes the following four tools: (1) Sample State Legislative Language on Liability Issues Related to Expedited Partner Therapy; (2) Discussion of Selected Issues Related to Practitioners' Liability for Harms to Partners Through Expedited Partner Therapy; (3) Frequently Asked Questions: Health Information Privacy for Physicians, Pharmacists, and Other Healthcare Practitioners Concerning Expedited Partner Therapy; and (4) Considerations for Drafting and Implementing Legislation and Regulations Concerning Expedited Partner Therapy.