Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Health and Human Services
Population Health and Community Services
Cancer Reporting
Section R. 325.9055 - Scientific advisory panel; release of information for research

(1) The director of the department shall appoint a scientific advisory panel of not less than 3 scientists to review research proposals whereby a release of information maintained by the department which identifies an individual reported to have a diagnosis of cancer is required.

(2) All research proposals which require the release of information that identifies individuals with reported diagnoses of cancer shall be reviewed by the scientific advisory panel.

(3) The panel shall, in writing, advise the director concerning the merits of the study.

(4) The release of information for research which identifies individuals with reported diagnoses of cancer shall be subject to the terms and conditions set by the department. Such study or research project shall not publish the name of any individual who is or was the subject of a report of cancer submitted to the department, and such study or research project shall not release any identifying number, mark, or description which can be readily associated with an individual who is or was the subject of a report of cancer submitted to the department.

(5) A reporting entity shall, upon notification that the director has approved a research project, provide to the department or a researcher named by the director the name of the primary physician responsible for the medical care of persons selected for the research study as indicated in the reporting entity's records.