There is a newer version of the New Mexico Statutes
2013 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 24 - Health and Safety
Article 1 - Public Health
Section 24-1-33 - Communication regarding reconstructive breast surgery. (2011)
NM Stat § 24-1-33 (2013) What's This?
24-1-33. Communication regarding reconstructive breast surgery. (2011)
A. A health care provider that provides mastectomy or lumpectomy or lymph node dissection surgery of the breast shall provide information to the patient about the option of reconstructive surgery. The information shall be provided to the patient in writing and in advance of obtaining consent for the mastectomy or lumpectomy or lymph node dissection surgery of the breast. The information shall include at least a description of:
(1) reconstructive surgery options and the advantages and disadvantages of each option;
(2) the availability of health insurance or health care coverage for costs related to reconstructive surgery pursuant to the New Mexico Insurance Code [59A-1-1 NMSA 1978] and the federal Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998; and
(3) patient access to reconstructive surgery services, including referring the patient to a health care provider that provides reconstructive surgery if the health care provider that performs the mastectomy or lumpectomy or lymph node dissection surgery of the breast does not offer reconstructive surgery services.
B. The department of health shall notify health care providers of the provisions of Subsection A of this section.
History: Laws 2011, ch. 145, § 1.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New Mexico may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
