65-1,133. Duties of secretary.
65-1,133
65-1,133. Duties of secretary.The secretary shall, within the limits of appropriations therefor:
(a) Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care andtreatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, includingself-administration, prevention and home care and other medical and dentalprocedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleedingepisodes typical of this condition.
(b) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from hemophilia whoare eligible to receive such assistance under this act to assist such persons inobtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and other efficaciousagents for use in hospital, medical and dental facilities, and at home atan economical cost, thus increasing theeffectiveness of the moneys appropriated to carry out the provisions of this act.
(c) Institute and carry on educational programs among physicians,dentists, hospitals, public health departments and the public concerninghemophilia, including dissemination of information and the conducting ofeducational programs concerning the methods of care and treatment ofpersons suffering from the condition.
History: L. 1984, ch. 217, § 3; July 1.