Canoga Park, California – Dr. George Girgis, Chief Medical Director for Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., is proud to announce the approval of a new medical protocol allowing for elevated daily doses of Methadone, above the previous “ceiling” of 180mg.
Dr. Girgis stated that, “Over 90% of our patients are diagnosed with Hepatitis-C. This “silent killer” is affecting their liver condition, as well as their metabolism, requiring many of them to be treated with elevated daily doses of methadone.” He further noted that, “The prescription of medication is always done on an individual basis, following a close examination of each patient.”
Stephen Karlton Kop, General Counsel for Aegis, added that, “The previous California Health and Safety Code’s administrative ceiling was in direct conflict with the California Business and Professional Code, which restricts practice of medicine to physicians only. By this regulation, government officials and other lay persons should not engage in the practice of medicine.”
The regulatory change was facilitated following the approval of California Senate Bill 1447 in September 2002. Aegis promoted the bill through the office of Jim Gonzalez & Associates, legislative analyst, in collaboration with many other providers and organizations.
For further information on Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. please visit www.aegismed.com.
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. operates the largest chain of narcotic treatment programs in California. Headquartered in Canoga Park, Aegis has 26 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last five years, Aegis has been pursuing a proactive agenda geared towards raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance, through reinforcement of its unique philosophy and organizational culture. Aegis’ 2003 Budget allocated significant resources to the following: training of its 300 employees; development of new and more effective treatment policies, protocols and procedures; participation in pharmaceutical and behavioral research studies with other leading institutions as well as expansion of its Scope of Practice to address various medical, mental and socio-economic needs of its patients. The Aegis Family of Corporations includes Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization), and Nationwide Medical Group, Inc. (a professional corporation).
Contact Persons:
Loanne Rudinger
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360
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