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GA HB1498
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teri Anulewicz
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AI Summary
- Prohibits physicians from performing breast, pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients without prior informed consent from the patient or their authorized representative
- Requires that any such examination be within the scope of care ordered for the patient and be medically necessary for diagnosis or treatment purposes
- Permits these examinations without patient consent when a court has ordered them for evidence collection purposes, or under existing emergency exceptions in state law
- Extends valid informed consent to cover all medical personnel under the responsible physician's direct supervision and other personnel involved in the patient's treatment, provided the patient is informed that other medical personnel may perform the examination
- Amends Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure requirements for surgical or diagnostic procedures
Legislative Description
Health; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Health3/18/2024
Full Bill Text
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