Bill > H1859

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require physicians and physician assistants to provide notice to patients of their right to have a chaperone present during certain medical examinations, such as breast, pelvic, genital, and rectal exams. The bill specifies that this notice can be provided either in writing or by posting, and that the physician or assistant must ensure the patient understands their right to a chaperone. Additionally, the bill states that the physician or assistant is not obligated to provide further non-emergency care if the patient refuses to have a chaperone present when the physician or assistant prefers to have one.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1859