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CT SB00016
Bill
Status
1/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians licensed under Connecticut general statutes, medical school students, and residents or clinical trainees from performing pelvic examinations on female patients who are under deep sedation, anesthesia, or unconscious without meeting specific conditions.
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Allows pelvic examinations only when: (A) the patient or legal representative provides informed consent, (B) the examination is within the scope of a planned surgical or diagnostic procedure, or (C) for unconscious patients, the examination is required for diagnostic purposes.
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Requires the Department of Public Health to investigate alleged violations and may take disciplinary action against violators under Connecticut general statutes section 19a-17.
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Effective date is July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting An Unauthorized Pelvic Examination On A Female Patient Who Is Under Deep Sedation Or Anesthesia Or Unconscious.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
2/27/2019