Alabama Laws

Medication-Assisted Treatment with Methadone (MAT) Laws

Question:

Is physician evaluation required for new patient admission?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (i) Before an entity admits an individual to a Level I-O Program, the program’s medical director, or a physician or physician extender properly authorized by the medical director, shall conduct and document the findings of a medical evaluation. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (iii) A comprehensive medical examination that includes the following components, at a minimum, shall be completed and documented in the clinical record, within fourteen (14) days of each admission: see full law