NY State Assembly bill to require informed consent for drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant or postpartum women fails after debate.
A bill in NY State Assembly aimed to prohibit drug, cannabis or alcohol testing for pregnant or postpartum women without patient consent failed to pass after a heated debate. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, the bill would require physicians to seek informed consent before any testing, except in emergencies. Critics from both parties argued it would hinder medical professionals' ability to ensure patient safety.
April 06, 2024
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