Establishes "Sensitive Life-Changing Test Results Protection Act."
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Overview
This bill, the ‘Sensitive Life-Changing Test Results Protection Act,’ aims to safeguard patients receiving potentially life-altering medical test results. It establishes a three-business day period after test results are finalized before they are automatically released to patients or their representatives through electronic health records or patient portals. This allows healthcare providers time to contact patients, discuss the results, and offer support, recognizing that patients often benefit from a personal conversation about serious findings. The bill seeks to minimize potential emotional distress associated with receiving such news without prior discussion.
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Robert Singer
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