Nothing in the Pain Relief Act shall prohibit discipline or prosecution of a health care provider for:
A. failing to maintain complete, accurate and current records documenting the physical examination and medical history of the patient, the basis for the clinical diagnosis of the patient and the treatment plan for the patient;
B. writing false or fictitious prescriptions for controlled substances scheduled in the federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 or Sections 26-1-23 and 30-31-18 NMSA 1978;
C. prescribing, administering or dispensing pharmaceuticals in violation of the provisions of the federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 or Sections 26-1-23 and 30-31-18 NMSA 1978; or
D. diverting medications prescribed for a patient to the provider's personal use or to other persons.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 126, § 4.
Cross references. — For the federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, see 21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Section 24-2D-1 - Short title.
Section 24-2D-2 - Definitions.
Section 24-2D-3 - Disciplinary action; evidentiary requirements.
Section 24-2D-4 - Disciplinary action; prohibitions.
Section 24-2D-5 - Notification.
Section 24-2D-5.1 - Pain management continuing education.
Section 24-2D-5.2 - Overdose prevention and pain management advisory council created; duties.