ORS 408.350: Educational materials about hepatitis C.

(1) As used in this section, “veteran” means a person who is:

      (a) A resident of Oregon; and

      (b) A veteran as defined in ORS 408.225.

      (2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide, in written or electronic format, educational materials on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C in veterans who are at high risk of contracting the disease.

      (3) The department shall make the materials available to all veterans and health care providers.

      (4) The materials shall include:

      (a) The recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Liver Foundation relating to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C; and

      (b) Information from other groups that the department believes present reliable information concerning the increased risk to veterans of contracting hepatitis C.