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19920
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This bulletin summarizes the statutory rulemaking authority of local boards of health as well as the judicially-imposed limitations placed on that authority.
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19928
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This bulletin summarizes acts of the 1993 session of the North Carolina General Assembly that affect mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services.
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19929
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This bulletin describes legislation enacted during the 1994 regular session of the 1993 North Carolina General Assembly that relates to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services.
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19930
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This bulletin contains a summary of legislation of interest to public officials and others interested in health care.
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19941
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This Bulletin explains the statutory reporting requirement and related laws and attempts to address some of the primary sources of confusion for health professionals. The North Carolina Juvenile Code includes a provision commonly referred to as the \"Child Abuse Reporting Law,\" that requires anyone who suspects a juvenile is abused or neglected to make a report.
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19945
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An Addendum is added to this article. In its 1987 session, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted several laws that affect or relate to the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The Addendum refers to new laws by their 1987 Session Law chapter numbers, and, in parentheses, by their House or Senate bill number.
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19946
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This bulletin reviews existing laws on smoking in the workplace in North Carolina and elsewhere, weighs possible areas of future liability, and concludes that the prudent employer may now wish to consider some restrictions.
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19954
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The 1977 North Carolina General Assembly has considered many bills affecting health care providers. This article gives a brief description of some of them and their status as of April 30, 1977.
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19955
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The 1977 North Carolina General Assembly focused on a variety of health care issues. There were a number of nationwide concerns which the legislature provided a response to, such as--Should minors receive contraceptives without parental consent? and Do terminally ill patients like Karen Ann Quinlan have a right to die?
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19956
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This article seeks to clear up any misunderstandings of the North Carolina drug laws and how they are handled and administered by medical professionals.
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19957
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Previous to the 20th-century, the professional nurse acted only under the instruction or direct supervision of a physician; however, with the advance of medicine in the new century, nurses were required to act more independently of the physician in observing, assessing, and instructing his/her patient. These three activities have been identified as nursing functions by nursing practice acts, professional declarations, and court decisions.
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26254
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Restrictions on public smoking have become an issue in North Carolina, following the release of information about the harmful effects of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. North Carolina courts have not yet been asked to decide the validity of smoking regulations. However, several cities have enacted smoking ordinances, relying on their delegated police power from the state.
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26255
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All health professionals are legally required to report any suspicion of juvenile abuse to county social services. The Juvenile Code covers reporting requirements but there is confusion over what must be reported, especially in the context of health care. Despite ambiguities, the safest rule for health professionals is to report when in doubt.
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26256
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North Carolina mental health facilities and psychotherapists can be held liable for suicide based on principles of negligence. Psychotherapists are not obliged to take extreme precautionary measures; rather they should follow sound practices in keeping with professional standards.
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26257
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Local government entities in North Carolina remain the prime financial support for local public health services. An advantage of public health today is that it is often possible to prevent health problems. Yet, the state faces challenges of an aging population, poverty and lack of education, young mothers and high risk pregnancies, cancer mortality, and environmental health concerns.
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