Bill > H2142

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require physicians and physician assistants to provide patients with notice of their right to have a chaperone present during certain medical examinations, such as breast, pelvic, genital, and rectal exams. The bill specifies that the notice can be provided either in writing or by posting it in a manner where the patient can reasonably be made aware. The bill also states that healthcare providers are not obligated to provide further non-emergency care if the patient refuses to have a chaperone present and the provider desires to have one, or if the provider is unable to provide a requested chaperone acceptable to the patient.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2142