HB769 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Daniel H. Boman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Hospitals, breast reconstruction surgery, hospitals licensed by the State Board of Health that provide mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy required to provide information to patients concerning the option of breast reconstructive surgery

Description

This bill would require any hospital that provides mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or a lumpectomy to provide, prior to obtaining the patient's consent to the surgical procedure, information to the patient concerning the option of breast reconstructive surgery, including the availability of coverage for reconstructive surgery, in accordance with state insurance law and applicable provisions of federal law.

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Subjects

Hospitals