Can I skip verifying consumer requests in North Dakota? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, there is no clear indication that you can skip verifying consumer requests in North Dakota. However, there are specific requirements for verifying consumer requests in certain contexts.

For example, in the context of patient consultation requirements for pharmacies, each prescription dispensed by a pharmacy serving patients in the state and each out-of-state pharmacy providing prescriptions by mail to patients in the state must provide consultation by a pharmacist or intern on each new prescription dispensed and on each refill prescription dispensed ^[4.1].

In the context of authorizations for disclosing nonpublic personal health information, a valid authorization to disclose nonpublic personal health information pursuant to sections 45-14-01-17 through 45-14-01-21 shall be in written or electronic form and shall contain specific information such as the identity of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information, a general description of the types of nonpublic personal health information to be disclosed, and the signature of the consumer or customer who is the subject of the nonpublic personal health information or the individual who is legally empowered to grant authority ^[3.5].

Therefore, it is important to review the specific requirements for verifying consumer requests in the relevant context. If you have further questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional.

^[4.1]: NDAC Section 61-04-13-01 ^[3.5]: NDAC Section 45-14-01-18

Source(s):

• [4.1] Patient consultation requirements.
• [3.5] Authorizations.

Jurisdiction

North Dakota

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