Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 36. Public Health and Safety |
Chapter 24. MEDICALLY-UNDERSERVED AREA HEALTH SERVICES |
Article 1. General Provisions |
Sec 36-2354. Coordinating medical provider; duties
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A coordinating medical provider for a medically-underserved area shall perform certain functions as determined by the department in order to ensure the provision of adequate medical care by the medical clinic. These functions may include:
1. Diagnostic services through a communications system between the clinic and the coordinating medical provider.
2. Overall direction of medical care offered at the clinic or facility, including a periodic evaluation of the quality of such care.
3. Drug prescription services.
4. Communication services to facilitate patient treatment during emergency transit to the clinic or a hospital.