Florida Statutes Title XXIX Chapter 385 - Chronic Diseases

• 385.101 - Short Title.
  Sections 385.101-385.103 may be cited as the “Chronic Diseases Act.”History.—s. 92, ch. 86-220.
• 385.102 - Legislative Intent.
  It is the finding of the Legislature that:(1) Chronic diseases exist in high proportions among the people of this state. These chronic diseases include, but are...
• 385.103 - Community Intervention Programs.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Chronic disease prevention and control program” means a program including a combination of the following elements:1. Health screening;2. Risk factor detection;3. Appropriate...
• 385.202 - Statewide Cancer Registry.
  (1) Each facility licensed under chapter 395 and each freestanding radiation therapy center as defined in s. 408.07 shall report to the Department of Health such...
• 385.203 - Diabetes Advisory Council; Creation; Function; Membership.
  (1) To guide a statewide comprehensive approach to diabetes prevention, diagnosis, education, care, treatment, impact, and costs thereof, there is created a Diabetes Advisory Council that...
• 385.204 - Insulin; Purchase, Distribution; Penalty For Fraudulent Application For And Obtaining Of Insulin.
  (1) The Department of Health shall purchase and distribute insulin through its agents or other appropriate agent of the state or Federal Government in any county...
• 385.206 - Hematology-oncology Care Center Program.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section:(a) “Department” means the Department of Health.(b) “Hematology” means the study, diagnosis, and treatment of blood and blood-forming tissues.(c) “Oncology” means the study, diagnosis,...
• 385.207 - Care And Assistance Of Persons With Epilepsy; Establishment Of Programs In Epilepsy Control.
  (1) The Legislature finds and intends that epilepsy is recognized as a developmental disability and a handicapping condition. The Legislature further intends that persons with epilepsy...
• 385.211 - Refractory And Intractable Epilepsy Treatment And Research At Recognized Medical Centers.
  (1) As used in this section, the term “low-THC cannabis” means “low-THC cannabis” as defined in s. 381.986 that is dispensed only from a dispensing organization...
• 385.212 - Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Health; Office Of Compassionate Use.
  (1) The Department of Health shall establish an Office of Compassionate Use under the direction of the Deputy State Health Officer.(2) The Office of Compassionate Use may...

Last modified: September 23, 2016