37-3-333. Written informed consent for breast cancer treatment. (1) For the purpose of this section, "written informed consent" means an agreement in writing that is freely executed by the patient that certifies that full disclosure has been made to the patient about:
(a) the full range of efficacious medical treatment alternatives that may be viable, including surgical procedures relating to the removal of breast tissue, radiological or chemotherapeutic treatments or any other generally accepted medical treatment, or combinations of procedures and treatments;
(b) the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and descriptions of the procedures and treatments listed in subsection (1)(a); and
(c) aspects of recovery, including the options that are available for reconstructive surgery.
(2) Failure of a physician or surgeon to provide written informed consent as provided in subsection (1) constitutes unprofessional conduct.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 410, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 37. Professions and Occupations
37-3-301. License required -- kinds of licenses
37-3-303. Practice authorized by physician's license
37-3-305. Qualifications for licensure
37-3-307. Qualifications for licensure -- resident license
37-3-308. Application fee -- further tax forbidden
37-3-309. Application for license
37-3-310. Notice of change of address or name -- applicants -- licensees
37-3-313. Limiting authority to impose renewal fees
37-3-314. Deposit of money received
37-3-316. through 37-3-320 reserved
37-3-323. Suspension of license -- investigation
37-3-324. Reconsideration and review of actions of board
37-3-325. Violations -- penalties
37-3-326. Injunctive relief -- manner of charging violation
37-3-329. through 37-3-332 reserved
37-3-333. Written informed consent for breast cancer treatment
37-3-334. through 37-3-340 reserved
37-3-350. through 37-3-355 reserved