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FL H0255
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) and psychosurgical procedures on persons younger than 16 years of age unless a physician certifies medical necessity in writing and two independent psychiatrists from different practices agree in writing that the treatment is appropriate
- Restricts the performance of electroconvulsive treatment and psychosurgical procedures to licensed physicians only
- Requires physicians to obtain informed prior written consent from the patient (if competent) or the patient's guardian (if a minor or incompetent), including disclosure of the procedure's purpose, common side effects, alternative treatments, and approximate number of procedures needed
- Mandates that another physician not directly involved with the patient must review the treatment record and agree the proposed ECT or psychosurgical procedure is appropriate, with the agreement documented and signed by both physicians
- Effective date of July 1, 2024; amends Section 458.325, Florida Statutes
Legislative Description
Psychiatric Treatments
Last Action
Died in Health & Human Services Committee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/5/2024
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee11/2/2023
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