Tyler’s Law directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and provide guidance on fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments.
Tyler’s Law mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the frequency, costs, and effects of fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments. The study will also explore the potential benefits and risks for patients, including privacy protections and the patient-physician relationship. Based on the study's findings, the Secretary will issue guidance on whether fentanyl testing should become a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.
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