2008 House Bill 5599

Require hearing test before Alzheimer referral

Introduced in the House

Jan. 9, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Michael Sak (D-76)

To prohibit a doctor from referring a patient for an evaluation for dementia or Alzheimer’s until the doctor first has the patient given a hearing test, and if hearing loss is found, treated is provided for that.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy