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MA H4444
Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery
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Introduced
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require healthcare facilities that provide mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy procedures to provide patients with written information about the option of reconstructive surgery following such procedures. The information must be provided in advance of obtaining the patient's consent to the surgical procedure and must include a description of the various reconstructive options and how a patient may obtain reconstructive care, including the potential to transfer care to a facility that provides reconstructive services or to pursue reconstruction after completing cancer treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4444 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4444.pdf |
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