Bill > H2421

This bill amends Section 70E of Massachusetts General Laws to require medical facilities that perform mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy to provide patients with comprehensive written information about breast reconstructive surgery options before obtaining surgical consent. Specifically, the facilities must provide detailed documentation that includes: 1) a comprehensive description of different reconstructive surgery options, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, 2) an explanation of federal and state health coverage benefits related to reconstructive surgery, and 3) guidance on how patients can access reconstructive care, including options like transferring to a facility specialized in reconstructive procedures or pursuing reconstruction after completing breast cancer treatment and related therapies like chemotherapy or radiation. The goal of this bill is to ensure patients are fully informed about their reconstructive surgery choices and potential pathways for care, empowering them to make more comprehensive and personalized medical decisions following breast cancer-related surgical procedures.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2421