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AZ SB1001

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Ugenti-Rita

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Requires physicians licensed in Arizona to provide written informed consent materials to patients before performing breast implant surgery, effective January 1, 2022.

  • Mandated consent materials must include descriptions of surgical risks, manufacturer patient information with FDA warnings, and an informed consent checklist addressing breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implant illness, and the national breast implant registry.

  • Requires physicians to inform patients how to report adverse events through the FDA's MedWatch program or similar programs.

  • Directs the Arizona Medical Board and Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners to develop a standardized informed consent checklist by December 1, 2021, in consultation with licensee representatives and patient advocates.

  • Violations constitute unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action.

Legislative Description

Breast implant surgery; informed consent

Informed Consent

Last Action

Chapter 52

3/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2021
Health and Human Services2/1/2021
Rules1/12/2021
Health and Human Services1/11/2021

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