SF 2394

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/06/2014 04:29pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring a notice to be provided with certain mammogram
results; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [144.1212] NOTICE TO PATIENT; MAMMOGRAM RESULTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "facility" has the meaning
provided in United States Code, title 42, section 263b(a)(3)(A).
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Required notice. new text end

new text begin A facility at which a mammography examination is
performed shall, if a patient is categorized by the facility as having heterogeneously
dense breasts or extremely dense breasts based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data
System established by the American College of Radiology, include in the summary of the
written report that is sent to the patient, as required by the federal Mammography Quality
Standards Act, United States Code, title 42, section 263b, the following notice:
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new text begin "Your mammogram shows that your breast tissue is dense. Dense breast tissue is
relatively common and is found in more than 40 percent of women. However, dense
breast tissue may make it more difficult to identify precancerous lesions or cancer through
a mammogram and may also be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. This
information about the results of your mammogram is given to you to raise your own
awareness and to help inform your conversations with your treating clinician who has
received a report of your mammogram results. Together you can decide which screening
options are right for you based on your mammogram results, individual risk factors,
or physical examination."
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