HAR §11-156-4.4. (2) Ophthalmic ointments containing tetracycline or erythromycin

Other materials may be used only with the written approval by the department and subject to the conditions and restrictions as the department may impose. The department will consider granting a waiver only after the physician has submitted both the reason for the request and appropriate justification for an effective alternative method. (c) Any person identified as a suspect or contact of a person diagnosed or provisionally diagnosed with an STI should have a medical examination. Any person so electing should immediately have the examination and permit the examining physician to take specimens of blood and bodily discharges for laboratory study. Any person may have the examination conducted at his or her expense by his or her private physician, provided, however, that the extent and completeness of the examination meets with the approval of the director. Medical services for the examination and possible treatment may be provided by the department. (d) Evaluation and treatment. Any person who suspects he or she has an STI may apply to the department or to the director for medical evaluation and treatment for which he or she may be unable otherwise to pay for or obtain. Medical services may be furnished at places designated by the director. (e) Laboratory services and STI treatments. Laboratory services for the detection of STI and drugs for treatment of STI may be furnished by the director from available funds to private physicians and institutions, for evaluation and treatment of persons unable to pay for or otherwise obtain such medical services. Any physician or institution receiving such drugs and services may not charge the patient for the same and shall be strictly accountable for their proper use. [Eff and comp MAR 13 2008] (Auth: HRS §§321-1, 321-9, 325-1, 325-13) (Imp: HRS §§321-1, 321-29, 321-31, 321-32, 321-106, 321-111, 325-5, 325-36) 156 - 11