South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-44-130 — Use of data to make treatment available to affected children and families.
Birth defects data must also be used to ensure that optimal treatment and services are available to any affected child and family. A family whose child is identified with a structural birth defect may be contacted by the department through the child's health care provider, or directly when necessary, in order to offer services. Family acceptance of referrals is voluntary. Referral procedures must be promulgated by the department in regulation.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
South Carolina § 44-44-130 (Use of data to make treatment available to affected children and families.) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, SECTION 1, eff May 11, 2004.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 44-44-10
Title of act.§ 44-44-100
Use and disclosure of birth defects data.§ 44-44-120
Agreements with other agencies.§ 44-44-150
Promulgation of regulations.§ 44-44-160
Funding contingency.§ 44-44-20
Definitions.§ 44-44-50
Monitoring birth defects.§ 44-44-60
Utilization of data.