AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT ACCESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF OPERATIVE REPORT.

HB 5103 requires healthcare providers to give patients (or their legal guardians) a copy of their surgical procedure details after any operation. It also mandates that providers review these reports with the patient during a follow-up appointment. The bill directly affects patients recovering from surgery and their designated guardians, aiming to improve clarity about surgical outcomes. This policy change shifts the responsibility to providers to ensure patients understand their procedure results, without altering medical standards or costs. The law applies to all surgical procedures covered under the state's healthcare regulations.