At the earliest practicable date, after the arrival of a patient at the Service hospital at Carville, Louisiana, or at another hospital of the Service the medical staff shall confirm or disprove the diagnosis of Hansen's disease. If the diagnosis of Hansen's disease is confirmed, the patient shall be provided appropriate inpatient or outpatient treatment. If the diagnosis is not confirmed, the patient shall be discharged. [40 FR 25816, June 19, 1975; 40 FR 36774, Aug. 22, 1975]