Bill > H2203

This bill amends existing laws in Massachusetts to require informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures. It defines key terms like "attending physician," "concurrent surgical procedure," and "emergency surgical procedure." The bill mandates that patients receive written notice and provide informed consent at least 14 days in advance for elective concurrent procedures, or at least 48 hours in advance for secondary emergency concurrent procedures. It also requires facilities that perform concurrent surgeries to publish this information on their websites. The Department of Public Health is tasked with developing a standardized consent form and promulgating rules to implement the new requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2203