New York S03186 mandates health care providers to inform patients about their probationary status before treatment.

New York S03186 amends the education law to require certain health care providers to disclose their probationary status to current and new patients. This disclosure must occur before the patient enters the examination room and treatment begins. The provider must inform the patient about the probationary status, the reasons for probation, the duration, any practice restrictions, and how to find further information. Patients who cancel their appointment after receiving this disclosure will not be charged.

New York S03186 mandates health care providers to inform patients about their probationary status before treatment.

New York S03186 amends the education law to require certain health care providers to disclose their probationary status to current and new patients. This disclosure must occur before the patient enters the examination room and treatment begins. The provider must inform the patient about the probationary status, the reasons for probation, the duration, any practice restrictions, and how to find further information. Patients who cancel their appointment after receiving this disclosure will not be charged.