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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 and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia, including self-administration, prevention and home care and other medical and dental procedures and techniques designed to provide maximum control over bleeding episodes typical of this condition.

(b) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from hemophilia who are eligible to receive such assistance under this act to assist such persons in obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and other efficacious agents for use in hospital, medical and dental facilities, and at home at an economical cost, thus increasing the effectiveness 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 concerning hemophilia, including dissemination of information and the conducting of educational programs concerning the methods of care and treatment of persons suffering from the condition.

History: L. 1984, ch. 217, § 3; July 1.