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GA HB1428
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Viola Davis
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AI Summary
- Prohibits physicians from performing pelvic or rectal examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients unless the patient (or authorized person) gives informed consent, the examination is within the scope of ordered care, and it is medically necessary for diagnosis or treatment
- Waives the informed consent requirement in cases of emergency, as defined under existing Georgia law (Code Section 31-9-3)
- Permits pelvic or rectal examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients without consent when a court has ordered the examination for purposes of evidence collection
- Explicitly bars physicians or medical students in professional instruction or clinical training programs from performing pelvic or rectal examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients for training purposes unless the patient has given informed consent to both the examination and the training
- Requires the Georgia Composite Medical Board to adopt rules and regulations for implementation, including authority to discipline physicians who fail to comply
Legislative Description
Health; prohibit pelvic and rectal examinations on unconscious patients; provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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