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NY A02513
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Edward Ra
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to design an informational packet about traumatic brain injuries for distribution by all general hospitals to patients, caregivers, and family members of patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury
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Packet must include information on short-term and long-term care options, resources for obtaining care, and current best practices on post-traumatic brain injury care and rehabilitation
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Information must avoid medical terminology where practicable and use common, everyday language to facilitate understanding
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Commissioner must consult with appropriate health care professionals when preparing the materials and ensure information is updated to reflect changes in clinical guidelines
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Required information must also be posted on the Department of Health's website
Legislative Description
Requires hospitals to provide information on care and resources for brain injuries to patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury and to also provide such information to a patient's family and/or caregivers.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026