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Section 4731.73 | Adherence to NAPBC standards.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 47 Occupations-Professions
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Chapter 4731 Physicians; Limited Practitioners
 
Effective:
March 20, 2014
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 147 - 130th General Assembly
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As used in this section, "NAPBC" means the national accreditation program for breast centers of the American college of surgeons.

A surgeon who will perform a mastectomy in a hospital, or a person designated by the surgeon, shall guide the patient through provided or referred services in a manner that is consistent with NAPBC standards. If a surgeon who is to perform a mastectomy considers breast reconstruction appropriate for the patient, the surgeon or designated person shall offer the patient a preoperative referral to a reconstructive or plastic surgeon in accordance with NAPBC standards.

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