Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of February 19, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Prior to performing any procedure authorized under a license issued pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2021, c. 18 (C.26:2H-7.23), the applicant hospital shall furnish the following information to the patient and afford the patient the opportunity to review and consider such information before being asked to consent in writing to the procedure:
a. notice included with the informed consent form that the procedure is not being performed at a licensed cardiac surgery center, and in the event that the patient requires emergency cardiac surgery, the patient will be transferred to a licensed cardiac surgery center; and
b. details concerning the applicant hospital's plan and protocols for transferring patients who require emergency cardiac surgery, including the name and location of the cardiac surgery center with which the applicant hospital has entered into a collaboration agreement.
The applicant hospital shall, upon request, furnish the patient with a written copy of the hospital's transfer protocols, including transportation and associated charges for transportation, and a summary of the collaboration agreement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 2H-7.24 - last updated February 19, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-2h-7-24/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)