Health: anatomical gifts; certain private practice offices and urgent care centers to provide information on the donor registry and donating bone marrow; allow. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10401.
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Overview
This bill requires certain private practice offices and urgent care centers in Michigan to offer information to adult patients about both bone marrow donation and organ and tissue donation. Healthcare providers can ask patients if they are interested in becoming bone marrow donors and provide contact information for relevant programs. They can also offer information about the organ and tissue donor registry and how to register, including contact information for the state’s organ procurement organization.
Key provisions
- Private practice offices and urgent care centers can inquire about patient interest in bone marrow donation.
- These facilities can provide information on becoming a bone marrow donor, including contact details for relevant programs.
- Facilities can inquire about patient interest in registering for the organ and tissue donor registry.
- They must offer educational materials explaining anatomical gifts and the registry.
- Contact information for the state’s organ procurement organization must be provided.
- The information can be provided verbally or in writing/electronically.
Who is affected
- Patients in Michigan
- Physicians
- Private practice offices
- Urgent care centers
Notable changes
- Requires healthcare providers to proactively offer information about donation options.
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