§ 26-5-1. "Chronic disease" defined.  


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  •      As used in this chapter, "chronic disease" means an impairment or deviation from the normal functioning of the human body having one or more of the following characteristics:
    (1) It is permanent;
    (2) It leaves residual disability;
    (3) It is caused by nonreversible pathological alterations;
    (4) It requires special patient education and instruction for rehabilitation;
    (5) It may require a long period of supervision, observation and care.
Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session