Disease Reporting
Under the Disease Prevention and Control Act and state regulations, physicians are required to report diseases and other conditions to public health authorities.
Public health authorities are charged with instituting communicable disease control measures including:
- Examination of people suspected of being infected or a carrier
- Isolation of infected persons and carriers
- Quarantine of exposed people
Publication: Disease Reporting
This publication from the Pennsylvania Medical Society takes a look at disease reporting requirements, including lists of reportable diseases, how and where to report, confidentiality rules, and penalties for failing to report. State Society members can order a printed copy of Disease Reporting through our online store or can download the PDF below.
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Last Updated: 5/19/2008