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MA H4490
Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery
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Introduced
05/14/2018
05/14/2018
In Committee
06/14/2018
06/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require facilities that provide mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy procedures to provide patients with information about the option of reconstructive surgery following such procedures, including the availability of coverage for reconstructive surgery. The information must be provided in writing and in advance of obtaining the patient's consent to the surgical procedure. The information must include a description of the various reconstructive options and their advantages and disadvantages, as well as a description of how a patient may obtain reconstructive care, including the potential of transferring care to a facility that provides reconstructive care or choosing to pursue reconstruction after completion of breast cancer surgery and any necessary chemo/radiotherapy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4490 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4490.pdf |
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