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Sen. Jones pushes bill to require patient notice when cancer cases are reported to state registry
Summary
SB 11 50 would require clear, accessible notice at the point of care so patients know their cancer diagnosis has been reported to the California Cancer Registry; proponents described inconsistent current practice and patient surprise when contacted by third-party researchers.
Sen. Jones told the Senate Committee on Health that SB 11 50 addresses inconsistent notification practices around the California Cancer Registry by requiring clear, accessible notice at the point of care. "While a notification requirement exists in regulation, it is not being consistently followed in practice," he said, adding that many patients learn their information has been reported only after contact from third-party researchers.
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