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§ 13-504. Purpose of Subtitle

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Advisory Council on Arthritis and Related Diseases (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 13-504
§ 13-504. Purpose of Subtitle
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The purposes of this subtitle are to:
(1) Create and foster a statewide program that promotes public awareness and increases knowledge about the causes of arthritis, the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management, effective prevention strategies, and pain prevention and management;
(2) Enhance understanding of arthritis by disseminating to patients, health professionals, and the public:
(i) Educational materials;
(ii) Information on research results;
(iii) Information on services provided; and
(iv) Strategies for prevention and control;
(3) Establish a solid scientific base of knowledge on the prevention of arthritis and related disability through surveillance, epidemiology, and prevention research;
(4) Utilize educational and training resources and services developed by organizations with appropriate expertise and knowledge of arthritis and use available technical assistance;
(5) Evaluate the need for improving the quality and accessibility of existing community-based arthritis services;
(6) Increase awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of arthritis among State and local health officials, providers, professionals, and policy makers;
(7) Implement and coordinate State and local programs and services to reduce the public health burden of arthritis; and
(8) Improve the quality of life and contain health care costs for individuals with arthritis and their families.

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Added by Acts 2002, c. 215, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
MD Code, Health - General, § 13-504, MD HEALTH GEN § 13-504
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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