Iowa Code r. 441-84.1 - Definitions
"Diagnosis" is the determination of the nature of physical or mental disease or abnormality.
"Interperiodic screen" means a screen that occurs between the times stated in the periodicity schedule in 441-subrule 78.18(3).
"Screening" is the use of quick, simple procedures to sort out apparently well persons from those who may have a disease or abnormality and to identify those in need of more definitive study. These services will be provided in accordance with reasonable standards of medical and dental practice.
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