Section 333.5711 - Epidemiological studies; consent.
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978
333.5711 Epidemiological studies; consent.
Sec. 5711.
The department, in consultation and cooperation with the commission, shall conduct epidemiological studies on a selected sample of Vietnam-era veterans who have a history of cancer or other medical problems associated with exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent, or who have children born with birth defects after the Vietnam-era veteran's suspected exposure to agent orange or a chemical agent. Levels of dioxin in the blood serum of Vietnam-era veterans shall be established by analysis of appropriate specimens for dioxin. The department shall obtain prior written consent from each Vietnam-era veteran to be studied under this section.
History: Add. 1987, Act 48, Imd. Eff. June 11, 1987
Popular Name: Act 368