Ohio Rev. Code § 4731.73

Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
Section 4731.73 - Adherence to NAPBC standards

As used in this section, "NAPBC" means the national accreditation program for breast centers of the American college of surgeons.

A surgeon who will perform a mastectomy in a hospital, or a person designated by the surgeon, shall guide the patient through provided or referred services in a manner that is consistent with NAPBC standards. If a surgeon who is to perform a mastectomy considers breast reconstruction appropriate for the patient, the surgeon or designated person shall offer the patient a preoperative referral to a reconstructive or plastic surgeon in accordance with NAPBC standards.

R.C. § 4731.73

Added by 130th General Assembly, HB 147,§1, eff. 3/20/2014.