LAC 46:XLV.7917. Limitations

A. A physician shall not collaborate with an APRN: 1. except in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations; 2. when the APRN and collaborating physician, or in the physician’s absence an alternate collaborating physician, do not have the capability to be in contact with each other face-to-face, by telephone or other means of direct telecommunication; 3. who treats and/or utilizes controlled substances in the treatment of: a. non-cancer-related chronic or intractable pain, as set forth in §§6915-6923 of the board's rules; b. obesity, as set forth in §§6901-6913 of the board's rules; c. one's self, spouse, child or any other family member; or 4. who distributes medication, other than free or gratuitous non-controlled substances.