Maryland Code, HEALTH – GENERAL 18-1203
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(1) Assist in the development and implementation of a Parkinson’s Disease Registry;
(2) Determine what data shall be collected and be stored in a Parkinson’s Disease Registry and the methods to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of data collected and stored in the registry; and
(3) Advise the Department on Parkinson’s disease and maintaining a Parkinson’s Disease Registry.
(b) (1) The Secretary shall appoint individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee, including:
(i) A neurologist;
(ii) A movement disorder specialist;
(iii) A primary care provider;
(iv) A physician informaticist;
(v) A patient with Parkinson’s disease;
(vi) A public health professional;
(vii) A population health researcher familiar with disease registries;
(viii) A Parkinson’s disease researcher; and
(ix) Any other individuals the Secretary determines are necessary.
(2) The Secretary shall establish:
(i) The duration of term limits for members of the Advisory Committee;
(ii) The frequency of meetings of the Advisory Committee;
(iii) Rules and procedures for conducting business of the Advisory Committee; and
(iv) Any other rules necessary for the Advisory Committee to function effectively.