Georgia § 31-52-4 - Eligibility criteria.
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§ 31-52-4. Eligibility criteria.
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: Has a terminal illness; Has, in consultation with the physician, considered all other treatment options currently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration; Has been given a recommendation by the physician for an investigational drug, biological product, or device; and Has given written informed consent for the use of the investigational drug, biological product, or device. (Code 1981, § 31-52-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 345, § 1/HB 34.)
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