Section 109280 Of Article 1. Intent And Definitions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
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. (a) A standardized written summary in layperson's language
and in a language understood by patients shall be approved by the
department. The department may approve the use of an existing
publication from a recognized cancer authority as the written
summary. Commencing on January 1, 2003, and every three years
thereafter, the department shall review its approval of the use of an
existing publication from a recognized cancer authority as the
written summary to ensure that the approved written summary comprises
timely, new, and revised information regarding prostate cancer
treatment options as the department determines is necessary. The
written summary shall be printed or made available by the Medical
Board of California to physicians and surgeons, concerning the
advantages, disadvantages, risks, and descriptions of procedures with
regard to medically viable and efficacious alternative methods of
treatment of prostate cancer. Physicians and surgeons are urged to
make the summary available to patients when appropriate.
(b) The department and the Medical Board of California shall each
post this summary on its Internet Web site for public use.
(c) If the department updates this summary, it shall send the
updated summary to the Medical Board of California and both the
department and the Medical Board of California shall each post this
updated summary on its Internet Web site.