Bill
HB 973
HB 973 imposes a waiting period on patient access to laboratory test results in Virginia, potentially delaying individuals' receipt of their own medical information and diagnoses.
HB 973 modifies Virginia's health records disclosure laws by establishing a waiting period before patients can receive laboratory test results. The bill, sponsored by Cia Price, appears designed to regulate the timing of result disclosure, though the specific waiting period duration and exemptions are not detailed in the available legislative record.
Laboratory test result delays can significantly impact patient care decisions, treatment initiation, and health outcomes. This bill raises questions about balancing patient access rights against potential clinical or administrative concerns, as any mandated waiting period could delay critical health information from reaching patients during time-sensitive situations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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