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AZ SB1001
Bill
Status
3/18/2021
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Ugenti-Rita
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AI Summary
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Requires physicians licensed in Arizona to provide written informed consent materials to patients before performing breast implant surgery, effective January 1, 2022.
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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.
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Requires physicians to inform patients how to report adverse events through the FDA's MedWatch program or similar programs.
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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.
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Violations constitute unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action.
Legislative Description
Breast implant surgery; informed consent
Informed Consent
Last Action
Chapter 52
3/18/2021