10 Guam Code Ann. § 12801
Terms Used In 10 Guam Code Ann. § 12801
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
Allied Health Practice Act of 1998.””
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10 Guam Code Ann. HEALTH AND SAFETY
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(b) Purpose. The primary purpose of this Act is to protect the public against unprofessional, improper, incompetent, unlawful, fraudulent or deceptive practices by persons who practice the healing art. This Act, therefore, shall provide for the proper guidelines, such as education requirements, continuing education requirements, licensing and renewal procedures, professional conduct and any other matter, which the Board deems appropriate in serving the interests of the community.
(c) Statement of Policy. The practice of allied health is a privilege granted by the people acting through their elected representatives. It is not a natural right of individuals. In the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent, unlawful, fraudulent and/or deceptive practice of allied health professions, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the granting and subsequent use of the privilege to practice allied health professions. The primary responsibility and obligation of the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners is to protect the people of Guam.