MI SB1224

State and political subdivisions cannot require health care professionals to provide patients with information that is not medically accurate or appropriate, or medical services that are not evidence-based and appropriate.

State and political subdivisions cannot prohibit health care professionals from providing patients with medically accurate information that is appropriate or evidence-based medical services that are appropriate.

Defines "medically accurate information" as information verified by medical research using accepted scientific methods, recognized as correct by leading medical organizations, or recommended in guidelines by nationally recognized accrediting organizations.

Defines "evidence-based" as treatment approaches proven effective through appropriate empirical analysis and "health care professional" as any licensee or registrant.

Bill takes effect 90 days after enactment and does not alter existing professional standards of care or a health care professional's duty to meet applicable standards of care.