North Carolina § 131E-79 - 1. Counseling patients regarding prescriptions.
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§ 131E-79. 1. Counseling patients regarding prescriptions.
Any hospital or other health care facility licensed pursuant to this Chapter or Chapter 122C of the General Statutes, health maintenance organization, local health department, community health center, medical office, or facility operated by a health care provider licensed under Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, providing patient counseling by a physician, a registered nurse, or any other appropriately trained health care professional shall be deemed in compliance with the rules adopted by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy regarding patient counseling. As used in this section, "patient counseling" means the effective communication of information to the patient or representative in order to improve therapeutic outcomes by maximizing proper use of prescription medications and devices. History (1993, c. 529, s. 7.7.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 131E-79 ("1. Counseling patients regarding prescriptions.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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