10A NCAC 39A .1202. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply throughout this Section:

(1)        "Breast cancer screening services" means

(a)        a clinical breast examination and a screening mammogram in accordance with "The American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Cancer-related Check-up:  Recommendations;"

(b)        instruction in breast self-examination;

(c)        documentation of screening test results in the patient's medical record; and

(d)        notification to the patient of the screening test results.

(2)        "Cervical cancer screening services" means

(a)        a pelvic examination and a Pap test in accordance with "The American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Cancer-Related Check-up:  Recommendations,"

(b)        documentation of the screening test results in the patient's medical record; and

(c)        notification to the patient of the screening test results.

(3)        "Follow-up for breast cancer screening services" means a repeat mammogram and, when medically appropriate, a diagnostic mammogram.

(4)        "Follow-up for cervical cancer screening services" means a repeat Pap smear and, when medically appropriate, a colposcopy directed biopsy.

(5)        "Program" means Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and Follow-up Program;

"The American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Cancer-Related Check-up:  Recommendations" is hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and editions.  This material is available for inspection at the Division of Public Health, 1330 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, N.C.  A copy may be obtained from the Division of Public Health, 1915 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1915.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Adoption Eff. December 1, 1992 for a Period of 180 Days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Authority G.S. 130A‑205; Sec. 301 & 317, Public Health Services Act, as amended;

Eff. April 1, 1993.