Information on Ohio's proposed breast density notification legislation.
Recipient: Patients with dense breasts.
Notification text: "Your mammogram demonstrates that you have dense breast tissue, which could hide abnormalities. Dense breast tissue, in and of itself, is a relatively common condition. Therefore, this information is not provided to cause undue concern; rather, it is to raise your awareness and promote discussion with your health care provider regarding the presence of dense breast tissue in
Legislation: Mammogram Report; Dense Breast Tissue Advisory
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