Massachusetts H2459 mandates informed consent for patients undergoing concurrent surgical procedures.

Massachusetts H2459 requires attending physicians to obtain written informed consent from patients before performing concurrent surgical procedures. This bill defines "concurrent surgical procedure" as one where the attending physician leaves the operating room to perform another procedure on a different patient. The attending physician must provide detailed information about their participation in the surgery, including any absences. The Department of Public Health must develop a standardized consent form to ensure patients understand the procedure.

Massachusetts H2459 mandates informed consent for patients undergoing concurrent surgical procedures.

Massachusetts H2459 requires attending physicians to obtain written informed consent from patients before performing concurrent surgical procedures. This bill defines "concurrent surgical procedure" as one where the attending physician leaves the operating room to perform another procedure on a different patient. The attending physician must provide detailed information about their participation in the surgery, including any absences. The Department of Public Health must develop a standardized consent form to ensure patients understand the procedure.