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This bill establishes requirements for "intimate examinations," which are defined as manual examinations of a patient's breast or internal pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations, excluding visual examinations. The bill emphasizes the importance of informed consent and a patient's control over their medical decisions, recognizing that these sensitive body parts deserve protection. Specifically, it mandates that a healthcare provider, as defined by state law, cannot perform an intimate examination on a patient who is anesthetized or unconscious in a hospital or healthcare facility without prior written consent, unless consent is given by an authorized individual, the examination is for emergency diagnostic or treatment purposes, or a court orders it for evidence collection. If such an examination is performed under these exceptions, the patient must be notified in writing before being discharged, and healthcare providers who violate these provisions will face disciplinary action under the Uniform Credentialing Act.

Health and Social Services

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