New Jersey § 26:2h-144
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-144, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-144.
a. A health care professional who makes the diagnosis of a sudden cardiac event in
a child, or who makes the actual determination and pronouncement of death for a child,
as applicable, shall report the sudden cardiac event to the department on a form and
in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. b. The report shall be in writing and shall include the name and address of the health
care professional submitting the report, the name, age, and address of the child,
and other pertinent information as may be required by the commissioner; except that,
if the child's parent or guardian objects to the reporting of the child's condition
for any reason, the report shall not include any information that could be used to
identify the child. c. The commissioner shall specify procedures for the health care professional to inform
the child's parent or guardian of the requirements of subsections a. and b. of this
section and the purpose served by including this information in the registry, as well
as the parent's or guardian's right to refuse to permit the reporting of any information
that could be used to identify the child.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-144
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-144 cover?
Section 26:2h-144 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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