Section 21-8-1 – Definitions.
Section 21-8-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) COMMITTEE. The Hemophilia Advisory Committee established by this chapter. (2) HEMOPHILIA. A bleeding disorder resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood, or hereditarily resulting in an abnormal or […]
Section 21-8-2 – Legislative Intent.
Section 21-8-2 Legislative intent. In order to foster the health, welfare, and safety of the people of this state and to facilitate the research and treatment of hemophilia and related diseases, it is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to achieve the maximum practical degree of care and treatment for persons suffering […]
Section 21-8-3 – Treatment Program Established.
Section 21-8-3 Treatment program established. There is hereby established the Hemophilia Treatment Program in Alabama, to be administered by the Children’s Rehabilitation Service of the Department of Rehabilitation Services. Such treatment program shall use the existing facilities and staff of the Children’s Rehabilitation Service, as required, for the care and treatment of persons suffering from […]
Section 21-8-4 – Hemophilia Advisory Committee.
Section 21-8-4 Hemophilia Advisory Committee. The Director of the Children’s Rehabilitation Service shall appoint a committee to consult with the Children’s Rehabilitation Service in the administration of the program established by this chapter. The committee shall be composed of not more than 12 members representing hospitals, voluntary agencies interested in hemophilia, medical specialists in hemophilia […]
Section 21-8-5 – Duties of Children’s Rehabilitation Service.
Section 21-8-5 Duties of Children’s Rehabilitation Service. It is the duty of the Children’s Rehabilitation Service, with the advice of the committee, to: (1) Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this chapter. (2) Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia […]