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| Does
Arizona have a law that addresses the requirements
for a physician to interpret mammographic
images? |
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Arizona
does have a statute, A.R.S. §32-2842,
which became effective on January 1, 1994. |
Are there Federal laws addressing the requirements
for a physician to interpret mammographic
images? |
|
There
are Federal requirements codified in law,
21 C.F.R. 900 et seq. |
Is the state law different than the Federal
law? |
| Yes.
Federal law is more stringent than state
law. |
Which law should an Arizona physician comply
with when interpreting mammographic images? |
|
Physicians
licensed in Arizona must comply with the
Federal law because it is more stringent
than the State law. |
| Other
than a license to practice medicine in Arizona,
does a physician need a special license
from the Board to read mammographic images
in Arizona? |
| No.
A physician licensed to practice medicine
in Arizona is only required to follow the
standards set in the Federal law. Board
approval to read mammographic images is
not required. |