New York S04566 mandates that medical information provided to patients be in plain language, avoiding medical jargon and using everyday words for.

New York S04566 amends the public health law to ensure that patients receive medical information in an understandable format. This includes information related to discharge, diagnosis, treatment, and test results. The bill specifies that such information should avoid medical terminology and use common language to enhance comprehension. This requirement applies to documents provided to patients or their families and caregivers, supplementing the standard information they receive.

New York S04566 mandates that medical information provided to patients be in plain language, avoiding medical jargon and using everyday words for.

New York S04566 amends the public health law to ensure that patients receive medical information in an understandable format. This includes information related to discharge, diagnosis, treatment, and test results. The bill specifies that such information should avoid medical terminology and use common language to enhance comprehension. This requirement applies to documents provided to patients or their families and caregivers, supplementing the standard information they receive.