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OH HB217
Bill
Status
5/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hagan
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AI Summary
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Hospitals must provide written information on breast reconstruction options and the advantages and disadvantages of each option before obtaining patient consent for mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy.
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Hospitals must provide information on how to obtain breast reconstructive surgery, including availability at the hospital if offered or at other facilities.
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Hospitals must inform patients about timing options for reconstructive surgery, including waiting until chemotherapy or radiation treatments are completed.
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Hospitals must explain health insurance coverage availability for breast reconstruction and related services under the federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.
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The Ohio Director of Health may require hospitals to provide additional information regarding breast reconstruction as deemed appropriate.
Legislative Description
To require a hospital to provide information regarding breast reconstruction to a patient before obtaining the patient's consent for a mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy.
Inform patient about breast reconstruction before patient consents to breast surgery
Last Action
To Health & Aging
5/3/2011