A Compilation of the Laws, Regulations and Agencies: Relating to Tuberculosis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484677071 ISBN 13: 9780484677073

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn how laws shape the fight against tuberculosis and protect the public’s health.

This edition collects statutes, regulations, and agency roles to illuminate reporting, disinfection, hospital planning, and interagency cooperation.

This book presents the legal framework that governs tuberculosis control, including how doctors and hospitals report cases, how records are kept and protected, and how premises are disinfected after exposure. It also outlines the process for establishing tuberculosis hospitals and the coordination between county and city nurses and health authorities.

• Understand who must report tuberculosis and how the information is used
• See the rules for diagnosing and recording sputum tests and infection status
• Learn how premises are disinfected and renovated after cases are found
• Explore how local and state agencies coordinate care, hospitals, and public health efforts

Ideal for readers of public health law, medical history, and policy professionals seeking a concise view of tuberculosis governance and administration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484677071
• ISBN 13: 9780484677073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 82