HB769 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
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
Relating to public health; to 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.
Subjects
Hospitals
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB769 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |