Montana § 37-3-333 - Written Informed Consent For Breast Cancer Treatment
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-3-333 — Written Informed Consent For Breast Cancer Treatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-3-333. Written Informed Consent For Breast Cancer Treatment
Written informed consent for breast cancer treatment. (1) For the purpose of this section, "written informed consent" means an agreement in writing that is freely executed by the patient that certifies that full disclosure has been made to the patient about: (a) the full range of efficacious medical treatment alternatives that may be viable, including surgical procedures relating to the removal of breast tissue, radiological or chemotherapeutic treatments or any other generally accepted medical treatment, or combinations of procedures and treatments; (b) the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and descriptions of the procedures and treatments listed in subsection (1)(a); and (c) aspects of recovery, including the options that are available for reconstructive surgery. (2) Failure of a physician or surgeon to provide written informed consent as provided in subsection (1) constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-3-333 ("Written Informed Consent For Breast Cancer Treatment") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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