Section 45:9-22.2 - Breast surgery; written consent of patient or representativeBefore a physician operates on a patient for a tumor of the breast, the physician shall obtain written consent from the patient or the patient's authorized representative on a form which allows the patient:
a. to give consent only for a biopsy; b. to give consent to perform any necessary operation or procedure including breast removal if it is determined that the patient has a malignant tumor in his or her breast or other breast abnormality; orc. to give consent for both a biopsy and an additional operation or procedure if necessary.L.1984, c.185, s.1, eff. 11/14/1984.