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MA H3699

MA H3699
Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery


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Introduced
08/03/2015
In Committee
05/23/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery

AI Summary

This bill requires facilities that perform mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy to provide patients with written information about breast reconstructive surgery options before obtaining consent for the initial procedure. This information must describe the different reconstructive choices, their pros and cons, and how patients can access reconstructive care, including the possibility of transferring care or pursuing reconstruction later, even after treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 06/22/2016)

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