2009 Alabama Code
Title 21 — HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
Chapter 3 — CRIPPLED AND DISABLED CHILDREN.
Section 21-3-5 Physical examination of children having malformations or disabilities - Required.
Section 21-3-5Physical examination of children having malformations or disabilities - Required.
When the county health officer receives information that a child has a congenital or acquired malformation or disability, he shall immediately require a physical examination of such child, encouraging arrangements for such examination by a practicing pediatrician, orthopedist or physician of the choice of the parents if the parents are financially able to bear the expense of such examination. If the parents are not able to pay for such examination, the county health officer shall make the examination, or arrange to have it made at a "well-baby clinic" or some other qualified clinic.
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