2021 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
Chapter 115 - Physicians' Patient Records Act
Section 44-115-160. Mammogram report requirements.
A mammography report must be provided to a patient by the mammogram provider, and this report must include information about breast density based on the requirements of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology. Where applicable, this report must include:
(1) a notice in conspicuous language which states: "Your mammogram shows that your breast tissue is dense. Dense tissue is common and is not abnormal. However, dense breast tissue can make it harder to evaluate the results of your mammogram and also may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This information about the results of your mammogram is given to you to raise your awareness and to inform your conversations with your doctor. Together, you can decide which screening options are right for you. A report of your results was sent to your physician."; and
(2) consumer or patient information available from the American College of Radiology about breast density and mammogram reports.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 168 (S.339), Section 2, eff May 12, 2016.
Editor's Note
2016 Act No. 168, Section 1, provides as follows:
"SECTION 1. This act is entitled 'Hope's Law'."
