Louisiana § RS 37:1291.1 - Out-of-state physician orders
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1291.1 — Out-of-state physician orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1291.1. Out-of-state physician orders
A. The board may adopt rules, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, exempting application of this Part to an out-of-state physician who orders routine diagnostic testing for an established patient, provided the physician-patient relationship was initiated through an in-person, face-to-face visit with the physician in another state, the order can be verified, and the results of all testing are provided directly to the ordering out-of-state physician. A health care facility or provider that is presented such an order may choose not to recognize such an order.
B. For the purposes of this Section, "out-of-state physician" means a physician who is duly licensed to practice medicine in any state or jurisdiction in the United States other than Louisiana.
Acts 2011, No. 44, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:1291.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1291.1 cover?
Section RS 37:1291.1 ("Out-of-state physician orders") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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