Relating to the provision of informed consent prior to breast implant surgery, and providing for professional discipline

This bill requires the provision of informed consent prior to breast implant surgery. Under the bill, a licensed physician shall provide the patient, in writing or in an electronic format, based on information generally available at the time of the surgery to physicians who perform breast implant surgery: a description of the risks of breast implants and of the surgical procedures used in breast implant surgery; manufacturer patient information materials for the implants that will be used in the surgery including warning requirements prescribed by the United States food and drug administration (FDA); the informed consent checklist developed under the bill; and information for the patient to report adverse events to the FDA’s Medwatch program or any similar medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients, and consumers. A physician shall obtain written certification from the patient that the patient has received the information specified under the bill prior to performing the breast implant surgery. A physician who violates the bill commits unprofessional conduct and is subject to professional disciplinary provisions. physicians to discuss with patients prior to breast implant surgery. The work group shall review the checklist and provide updates as necessary. Under the bill, “breast implant surgery” means the surgical placement of a breast implant for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.