MN SF4358

Requires prior written informed consent from patients or their legal representatives before students or medical residents can perform medical treatment on unconscious patients for preventative, diagnostic, or treatment purposes

Written consent forms must describe the specific treatment to be performed and notify patients that a student or medical resident may perform it; forms must be approved by the commissioner before use

Defines "student" as an individual enrolled in a health-related occupation education program and "medical resident" as a physician in supervised clinical training in a specific specialty

Students who violate the consent requirements face disciplinary action from their education program or academic institution

Medical residents who violate the requirements face disciplinary action from the health-related licensing board regulating them