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GA HB1000
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Scott Holcomb
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AI Summary
- The Georgia Composite Medical Board shall suspend or revoke the license of a physician found by board investigation, guilty plea, or court conviction to have committed sexual assault on a patient
- Health care professionals — including physicians, registered nurses, practical nurses, and physician assistants — are required to report to the board any physician they have reasonable cause to believe committed sexual assault on a patient
- Reporting is not required if the health care professional reasonably believes a report has already been filed, or if the knowledge was obtained through a professional-patient relationship where the accused physician is the patient
- Health care professionals who in good faith report or fail to report are shielded from civil liability, criminal liability, and discipline for unprofessional conduct
Legislative Description
Professions and businesses; suspension of license of a physician who has committed sexual assault on a patient; provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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