Relates to disclosing certain diagnostic results to patients on their electronic health record

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Jessica Scarcella-Spanton says this is needed

It is important for a patient to hear a diagnosis directly from a doctor because a diagnosis is not just information, it is a medical, emotional, and ethical moment that often requires interpretation, support, and immediate clinical judgment. For serious diagnosis, especially cancer, neurological disease, pregnan- cy complications, or psychiatric conditions, how information is deliv- ered can significantly affect a patient understanding, emotional wellbe- ing, and willingness to pursue treatment. Patients deserve compassionate, accountable communication from a trained professional who is responsible for their care, not only access to data or automated interpretation. Chat and electronic notification tools can still be useful as support, but they work best as an aid to care, not a replacement for the doctor- patient conversation.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.