Establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a primary cesarean section; establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the reason for performing a primary cesarean section delivery.
Impact
This bill would significantly impact the standards of patient information and consent within the realm of maternal healthcare. By obligating providers to communicate risks associated with cesarean sections, the legislation aims to enhance patient awareness and involvement in their healthcare decisions. Additionally, it intends to address the broader issue of maternal health, ensuring that patients understand the possible complications that can arise from cesarean deliveries. The expectation is that this informed consent process will lead to better healthcare outcomes for both mothers and their infants.
Summary
Bill S07879 aims to amend the public health law in New York by establishing a mandatory duty for healthcare providers to inform patients about the risks associated with primary cesarean sections. This legislation specifically requires that all healthcare providers, including physicians, midwives, and nurse practitioners, give written communication detailing both the recommendation for a primary cesarean section and the justification for this choice prior to the delivery. The goal is to ensure that patients are well-informed about the implications of opting for a cesarean delivery, particularly if it is planned or requested by the patient rather than deemed necessary by a medical professional.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding S07879 include the balance between patient autonomy and medical judgment. Proponents of the bill argue that enhancing informed consent is vital for patient safety and empowerment, while opponents express concern that excessive mandating of disclosures could lead to patients feeling unduly pressured or anxious. Additionally, there are discussions regarding the practical implications of enforcing such a requirement and how it may affect provider-patient relationships by introducing additional legal liabilities for healthcare practitioners who must navigate the complexities of informed consent in high-stakes situations like childbirth.
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Establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a primary cesarean section; establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the reason for performing a primary cesarean section delivery.
Establishes a duty to inform maternity patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a primary cesarean section; establishes a duty to inform maternity patients about the reason for performing a primary cesarean section delivery.
Establishes a duty to inform maternity patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a primary cesarean section; establishes a duty to inform maternity patients about the reason for performing a primary cesarean section delivery.
Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides such coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.
Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides such coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.
Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following childbirth by natural delivery and 96 hours following childbirth by caesarean section; provides similar coverage for patients who are recipients of medicaid.
Requires certain information about the facility and what types of plans and procedures such facility has in place to be provided to prospective maternity patients.
Establishes the cesarean births review board; provides such board shall be comprised of multidisciplinary experts to review the rate of cesarean births at hospitals in the state; provides reporting requirements.