1. If a patient undergoes mammography, the owner, lessee or other person responsible for the radiation machine for mammography that was used to perform the mammography must ensure that each report provided to the patient pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 263b(f)(1)(G)(ii)(IV) includes, without limitation, a statement of the category of the patient’s breast density which is determined based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System or such other guidelines as required by the State Board of Health by regulation, and, if applicable, the notice provided in subsection 2.
2. If the statement of the category of the patient’s breast density which is provided pursuant to subsection 1 indicates that the breast tissue is dense, the report described in subsection 1 must also include a notice in the following form:
Your mammogram shows that your breast tissue is dense. Dense breast tissue is common and is not abnormal. However, dense breast tissue can make it harder to evaluate the results of your 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 awareness and to inform your conversations with your physician. Together, you can decide which screening options are right for you. A report of your results was sent to your physician.
3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(a) Create a duty of care or other legal obligation beyond the duty to provide the notice as set forth in this section.
(b) Require a notice to be provided to a patient that is inconsistent with the notice required by the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 263b or any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2052; A 2015, 1710)
1. If a patient undergoes mammography, the owner, lessee or other person responsible for the radiation machine for mammography that was used to perform the mammography must ensure that each report provided to the patient pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 263b(f)(1)(G)(ii)(IV) includes, without limitation, a statement of the category of the patient’s breast density which is determined based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System or such other guidelines as required by the State Board of Health by regulation, and, if applicable, the notice provided in subsection 2.
2. If the statement of the category of the patient’s breast density which is provided pursuant to subsection 1 indicates that the breast tissue is dense, the report described in subsection 1 must also include a notice in the following form:
Your mammogram shows that your breast tissue is dense. Dense breast tissue is common and is not abnormal. However, dense breast tissue can make it harder to evaluate the results of your 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 awareness and to inform your conversations with your physician. Together, you can decide which screening options are right for you. A report of your results was sent to your physician.
3. The report described in subsection 1 must include a notice in the following form:
Ten to twenty percent of all cancers can be categorized as hereditary and the clinical and financial value of identifying patients and families at risk is well documented. If you have a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal or other cancer, please consult your physician regarding genetic counseling and testing.
4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(a) Create a duty of care or other legal obligation beyond the duty to provide the notice as set forth in this section.
(b) Require a notice to be provided to a patient that is inconsistent with the notice required by the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 263b or any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2052; A 2015, 1710; 2021, 772, effective January 1, 2022)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 457.010 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 457.065 - Adoption of regulations for administration of chapter.
NRS 457.070 - Duties of Division.
NRS 457.080 - Testing of medicine or device; furnishing sample or information on request.
NRS 457.110 - Division may issue cease and desist order after investigation or testing.
NRS 457.120 - Use of facilities and findings in conducting investigation or test.
NRS 457.130 - Contract for investigation by qualified scientists.
NRS 457.140 - Finding by Division prerequisite to issuance of cease and desist order.
NRS 457.150 - Issuance of injunction to restrain violation of cease and desist order.
NRS 457.170 - Publication of report of investigation or test.
NRS 457.186 - Hearing on denial or withdrawal of certificate of authorization.
NRS 457.187 - Administrative fine.
NRS 457.240 - Regulations of State Board of Health; fees.
NRS 457.260 - Publication of reports; provision of data.
NRS 457.265 - Analysis of information, records and reports; investigation of trends.