SB 5708 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that the emergency medical technician may administer epinephrine to: (1) A patient of any age upon the presentation of evidence of a prescription for epinephrine;

(2) A patient eighteen years of age or older upon the request of the patient, or upon the request of a person who presents written authorization from the patient making such a request; and

(3) A patient under eighteen years of age upon the request of the patient or his or her parent or guardian, or upon the request of a person who presents written authorization from the patient or his or her parent or guardian making such a request.