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§ 18-333. Public information program on AIDS

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 18. Disease Prevention (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Specific Diseases (Refs & Annos)
Part VI. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-333
§ 18-333. Public information program on AIDS
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) The Secretary shall establish and promote a statewide public information program on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
(2) The public information program shall:
(i) Attempt to reach individuals at risk for contracting AIDS;
(ii) Encourage those individuals at risk for contracting AIDS to take the necessary precautions to prevent transmission of the HTLV-III virus; and
(iii) Include any other aspects that the Secretary considers appropriate.
Training of health professionals
(b) The Secretary shall establish a program to train physicians, physician's assistants, nurses, and other health professionals in:
(1) Diagnosing and treating AIDS or other conditions associated with AIDS; and
(2) Methods to prevent the transmission of the HTLV-III virus.
Powers of Secretary
(c) To carry out this section, the Secretary:
(1) On request, shall receive the help of or information from any agency of this State or of a political subdivision; and
(2) May contract for any necessary services.
Fees
(d) The Secretary may set a sliding fee schedule for services provided under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1986, c. 299, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1, eff. March 9, 1989; Acts 1994, c. 662, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 1994.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-333, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-333
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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