La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-2457

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2457 - Cancer Chemotherapy (treatment of cancer using anti-cancer medications)

A. Hair Loss

B. Damage to Blood Forming Organ (Bone Marrow) which May Result in Bleeding, Infection, Anemia, and Possible Need for Transfusion

C. Damage to Brain, Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Nervous System, and Skin

D. Serious Allergic Reaction Including Shock

E. Sterility

F. Nausea and/or Vomiting

G. Constipation or Diarrhea

H. Sores on Lips and/or Ulcers in the Lips, Mouth, Throat, Stomach, Rectum

I. Loss of Lining of Intestinal Tract from Mouth to Anus

J. Secondary Cancer (Cancers in the Future Caused by Chemotherapy)

K. Local Damage at Injection Site

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-2457

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Medical Disclosure Panel, LR 24:1305 (July 1998).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40(E) et seq.

NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for the particular procedure.