La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-2313

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-2313 - Endocrine System Treatments and Procedures
A. Thyroidectomy
1. injury to the nerves resulting in hoarseness or impairment of speech;
2. injury to parathyroid glands resulting in low blood calcium levels that require extensive medication to avoid serious degenerative conditions, such as cataracts, brittle bones, muscle weakness and muscle irritability;
3. lifelong requirement of thyroid medication.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-2313

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel, LR 18:1391 (December 1992), repromulgated LR 19:1581 (December 1993).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40 E et seq.