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.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 44-44-10. Title of act.
Section 44-44-20. Definitions.
Section 44-44-50. Monitoring birth defects.
Section 44-44-60. Utilization of data.
Section 44-44-70. Maintenance of central database; case ascertainment.
Section 44-44-80. Access to health and medical records; confidentiality.
Section 44-44-100. Use and disclosure of birth defects data.
Section 44-44-120. Agreements with other agencies.
Section 44-44-130. Use of data to make treatment available to affected children and families.