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State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
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9/19/22  2:53 pm
Commenter: Circe Cooke MD

12VAC35-105-960. Physical examinations. A. The individual shall have a complete physical examination
 

This requirement for PE and labwork prior to admission to MAT could delay starting clients on MAT when clients are not compliant with obtaining physical exams or labwork.  This could result in client death due to untreated opioid use disorder.  

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