But cannot understand - did these bills pass - meaning doctors can now treat for LD in Texas??
Posted by baileypup (Member # 22824) on :
The bill passed recently, but do not know when it goes in to effect.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I think the law goes into effect Sept 1st.
Posted by susank (Member # 22150) on :
Meaning that doctors will be able to treat with long-term Abx and not risk losing their licenses? Like the bill/s that passed for some of the eastern states a year ago? Meaning we could get some LLD's (back) in Texas?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'm hoping!! "momintexas" isn't here right now but you could contact her later for more information.
Posted by kane72 (Member # 33075) on :
I live in Texas and have been in treatment of some form for the last 18 months or so. I was not aware of these issues....
Posted by susank (Member # 22150) on :
kane - my an MD? (ps - do you think you were infected in Texas?).
bills passed house and senate but cannot confirm if Perry signed them.
Posted by MattH (Member # 30846) on :
Yes the Texas State Senator Harris that sponsored the bill that goes into effect 1 Sept was infected with Lyme. His physician could only treat him for 30 days with ABX without getting the potential of getting reported to the Texas Medical Board.
The Texas State Senator Harris apparently had chronic lyme so his doctor sent him to 17 or 18 other doctors so they each could treat him for a month.
SENATOR HARRIS PASSES BILL TO PROMOTE TREATMENT OF LYME DISEASE
Austin, Texas � Senator Chris Harris (R-Arlington) today passed SB 1360 in the Texas Senate, recognizing the two types of treatments for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
The number of Lyme and related tick-borne diseases have continued to increase in Texas. However, many Texas medical practitioners are unfamiliar with the symptoms and treatments. SB 1360 will assist doctors in recognizing these symptoms and treatments through Continued Medical Education courses.
"As a Lyme disease survivor, I know how important the correct treatment can be," said Harris. "This bill is a vital step forward in properly treating those who have this disease."
There are two types of recognized standards of care for treating Lyme disease: the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). With most Texas doctors using IDSA treatment, patients who prefer the ILADS treatment are forced to leave Texas to receive the long-term antibiotic treatment.
The bill also states that in the event a physician or nurse is investigated regarding their choice of clinical care, their participation in these courses will be considered.
So yes we LLMDs practicing in the near future.
All the Best, MattH
Posted by susank (Member # 22150) on :
I know nothing about these things - but I do seem to recall that bills passing the house/senate - the governor still has the final say before they are law. ? sign/not sign - it becomes the law. veto and it doesn't. ?
I know that I have effectively fallen off the planet - and apparently these bills have been discussed here and in the Texas LD community - and if in fact these bills are now the law - this is BIG news - how did I miss it then? I fear unfinished business here. Too soon to rejoice - can only pray.
Posted by lou (Member # 81) on :
Apparently the governor did sign the law.
Senator Harris sponsored a hearing and a report about ten years ago, but the state medical board, which has been sued for its corrupt practices, continued to harrass and punish lyme doctors. So a law was needed. Lots of work went into this. Let's hope that they don't find a way to ignore it like CT did with Dr. Jones. Makes you wonder if we would be better off with no state medical boards.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i wish my doc in denton would come back but he retired and closed his practice. shame....
Posted by BethHurts (Member # 32708) on :
Randi...I wish he would too. That would be awesome. I would have totally gone to him.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by lou: Apparently the governor did sign the law.
Yes, he did.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
well now i wonder tho how many doctors will even take lyme patients.
cause they have to believe in it first and that's the problem. they don't believe in "chronic" lyme.
Posted by BethHurts (Member # 32708) on :
They sure would if tney were infected....grrrrrrr!