History. Code 1981, § 24-12-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 2/HB 24; Ga. L. 2013, p. 141, § 24/HB 79.
The 2013 amendment, effective April 24, 2013, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted “Department of Public Health” for “Department of Community Health” in the first sentence of subsection (a).
Cross references.
Physical examination of state employees, T. 4, C. 2, A. 3.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Release of Confidential Prescription Drug Order Information, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, Miscellaneous Guidelines for Pharmacists, Rule 480-16-.07.
Law reviews.
For annual survey of criminal law, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 129 (1986).
For article, “Controlling Conflicts of Interest in the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Lessons from Moore v. Regents of the University of California,” see 42 Mercer L. Rev. 989 (1991).
For survey article on criminal law and procedure for the period from June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 117 (2003).
For article, “Dancing with the Big Boys: Georgia Adopts (most of) the Federal Rules of Evidence,” see 63 Mercer L. Rev. 1 (2011).
For note, “The Final Patient Privacy Regulations Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — Promoting Patient Privacy or Public Confusion?,” see 37 Ga. L. Rev. 723 (2003).
For comment, “The Psychotherapist-Client Testimonial Privilege: Defining the Professional Involved,” see 34 Emory L.J. 777 (1985).