O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 31-52-4 (2019)

Eligibility criteria

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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In order for a person to be considered an eligible patient to access an investigational drug, biological product, or device pursuant to this chapter, a physician must document in writing that the person:

(1) Has a terminal illness;

(2) Has, in consultation with the physician, considered all other treatment options currently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration;

(3) Has been given a recommendation by the physician for an investigational drug, biological product, or device; and

(4) Has given written informed consent for the use of the investigational drug, biological product, or device.

History

Code 1981, § 31-52-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 345, § 1/HB 34.