Ohio Code § 3701.25

§ 3701.25.

(A) As used in sections 3701.25 to 3701.255 of the Revised Code : (1) “Certified nurse practitioner” and “clinical nurse specialist” have the same meanings

as in section 4723.01 of the Revised Code . (2) “Hospital” has the same meaning as in section 3722.01 of the Revised Code . (3) “ Parkinson's disease ” means a chronic and progressive neurological disorder resulting from a deficiency

of the neurotransmitter dopamine as the consequence of specific degenerative changes

in the area of the brain called the basal ganglia.  It is characterized by tremor at rest, slow movements, muscle rigidity, stooped

posture, and unsteady or shuffling gait. (4) “ Parkinsonisms ” means conditions related to Parkinson's disease that cause a combination of the

movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson's disease, such as tremor at rest, slow movement,

muscle rigidity, impaired speech, or muscle stiffness, which often overlap with and

can evolve from what appears to be Parkinson's disease.  Examples of Parkinsonisms include: (a) Multiple system atrophy; (b) Dementia with Lewy bodies; (c) Corticobasal degeneration; (d) Progressive supranuclear palsy. (5) “ Physician ” means an individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice

medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. (6) “ Physician assistant ” means an individual authorized under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code to practice

as a physician assistant. (B) Within twenty-four months of the effective date of this section, the director of

health shall establish and maintain a Parkinson's disease registry for the collection

and monitoring of the incidence of Parkinson's disease in Ohio. (C) The director shall supervise the registry and the collection and dissemination of

data included in the registry.  The director may enter into contracts, grants, or other agreements as necessary

to maintain the registry, including data sharing contracts with data reporting entities

and their associated electronic medical record systems vendors. (D) Beginning on a date and at intervals determined by the director, each individual

case of Parkinson's disease or a Parkinsonism diagnosed on or after the date determined

by the director shall be reported to the registry in a format specified by the director

by one of the following: (1) The certified nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, physician, or physician

assistant who diagnosed or treated the individual's Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism; (2) The group practice, hospital, or other health care facility that employs or contracts

with the medical professional described in division (D)(1) of this section. (E) Each medical professional or health care facility specified in division (D) of this

section shall inform patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or a Parkinsonism

at the time of diagnosis or treatment of the Parkinson's disease registry. (F) The director or a representative of a director may inspect upon reasonable notice

a representative sample of the medical records of patients with Parkinson's disease

diagnosed, treated, or admitted at a group practice, hospital, or other health care

facility. (G) Each medical professional or health care facility specified in division (D) of this

section who in good faith submits a Parkinson's disease report to the registry is

not liable in any cause of action arising from the submission of the report. (H) Nothing in sections 3701.25 to 3701.255 of the Revised Code shall be deemed to compel any individual to submit to any medical examination or

supervision by the department of health, any of its authorized representatives, or

an approved researcher. (I) Facilities or individuals providing diagnostic or treatment services to patients

with Parkinson's disease may maintain separate facility-based Parkinson's disease

registries.