New York A02168 requires the Department of Health to create and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to.

New York A02168 mandates the Department of Health to develop and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to maternity patients. The written communication must include details on potential maternal injuries, the impact on future deliveries, circumstances necessitating an episiotomy, and the requirement for patient consent. The commissioner must ensure the information is current and reflects clinical guidelines. The act requires providers to give this information to patients before delivery if planned and after delivery if unplanned.

New York A02168 requires the Department of Health to create and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to.

New York A02168 mandates the Department of Health to develop and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to maternity patients. The written communication must include details on potential maternal injuries, the impact on future deliveries, circumstances necessitating an episiotomy, and the requirement for patient consent. The commissioner must ensure the information is current and reflects clinical guidelines. The act requires providers to give this information to patients before delivery if planned and after delivery if unplanned.