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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-first Legislature First Regular Session 2013
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HOUSE BILL 2426 |
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AN ACT
Amending section 32-1299.25, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to the state board of dental examiners.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 32-1299.25, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-1299.25. Informed consent; information for patients
A. The permit holder of a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit must obtain appropriate informed consent, in writing or by verbal communication, that is recorded by an electronic or digital device from the patient or the parent or guardian of the patient authorizing specific treatment an examination or preventative treatment before it is performed. The signed consent form or verbal communication shall be maintained as part of the patient's record as required in section 32‑1264.
B. Before a patient receives an irreversible procedure specific to the patient, the permit holder of a mobile dental facility or a portable dental unit must obtain informed consent from the patient or the patient's parent or guardian in addition to the original written consent pursuant to subsection A of this section. This consent must be either in writing or by verbal communication that is recorded by an electronic or digital device with a date and time stamp.
C. The signed consent form or verbal communication pursuant to subsections A and B of this section must be maintained as part of the patient's record as required pursuant to section 32-1264.
B. D. If services are provided to a minor, the signed consent form or verbal communication must inform the parent or guardian that the treatment of the minor by the mobile dental facility or portable dental unit may affect future benefits the minor may receive under private insurance, the Arizona health care cost containment system or the children's health insurance program.
C. E. At the conclusion of each patient's visit, the permit holder of a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit shall provide each patient with an information sheet that must contain:
1. Pertinent contact information as required by this section article.
2. The name of the dentist or dental hygienist, or both, who provided services.
3. A description of the treatment rendered, including billed service codes, fees associated with treatment and tooth numbers if appropriate.
4. If necessary, referral information to another dentist as required by this article.
D. F. If the patient or the minor patient's parent or guardian has provided written consent to an institutional facility to access the patient's dental health records, the permit holder shall provide the institution with a copy of the information sheet provided in subsection C E of this section.