OK for RN to Travel to Peoples Homes to Administer Botox?

asked 3 years ago by kimmie0502 in Dripping Springs, Tx
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I am an RN in the state of Tx, and I was wondering if I would be able to (under a physicians authority) travel to peoples homes to administer botox?

5 answers to OK for RN to Travel to Peoples Homes to Administer Botox?

Botox injection in people's homes probably not illegal, but improper

Hi Kimmie, Although we do not know the regulations in Texas specifically, it's probably not illegal to do what you are suggesting. But the difference between illegal and questionable or improper is the key here. Dr. Rand makes a good point in that medical facilities are set up so that in the event that an unexpected side effect occurs, you have the opportunity to address them effectively. Several years ago, we had a patient experience cardiac arrhythmia during a laser procedure. Because our... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

Botox treatment in people's homes

I do not think it is good medical practice to provide treatment in a private home. I think it is best done in a medical setting.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Very Questionable Practice

While there certainly is a long history of home health care given by nurses, the like the motivation may for other reasons than making people better. I can not really see an advantage for the patient. If this is acceptable, then where does one draw the line...are fillers allowed, then portable lasers?

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

I wouldn't do this

It isn't wise to do elective medical procedures in somebody's home. In the off chance anything happened, you would be exposed to serious liability that just isn't worth taking onto yourself. Hopefully the era of "Botox parties" has gone by.