Authorizes DOH to promulgate clinical guidelines for outpatient gynecological procedures and creates advisory committee.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Health to develop evidence‑based recommendations for local anesthesia, analgesics and other pain‑relief methods used in outpatient gynecological care. An advisory committee of clinicians, ACOG members and patient advocates must be formed to help craft and monitor the guidelines. The aim is to standardize pain control for patients undergoing procedures such as cervical biopsies, IUD insertions, endometrial biopsies and hysteroscopies.

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