U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024
§ 247b–19.
Information and education
(a)
In general
(b)
Stipends
(c)
Requirements
In carrying out this section, the Secretary may—
(1)
partner with leaders in the muscular dystrophy patient community;
(2)
cooperate with professional organizations and the patient community in the development and issuance of care considerations for pediatric and adult patients, including acute care considerations, for Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy, and various other forms of muscular dystrophy, and in periodic review and updates, as appropriate;
(3)
in developing and updating care considerations under paragraph (2), incorporate strategies specifically responding to the findings of the national transitions survey of minority, young adult, and adult communities of muscular dystrophy patients; and
(4)
widely disseminate the Duchenne-Becker muscular dystrophy and various other forms of muscular dystrophy care considerations as broadly as possible, including through partnership opportunities with the muscular dystrophy patient community.
(d)
Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 107–84, § 5, Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 828; Pub. L. 110–361, § 4, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4011; Pub. L. 113–166, § 4, Sept. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 1880.)
cite as: 42 USC 247b-19