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OK SB2117
Bill
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Constance Johnson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) from being administered to any person in Oklahoma against their will
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Requires physicians, nurses, or other health care providers to obtain written documentation from patients before administering ECT, confirming the patient understands the procedure and associated medical risks
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Exempts persons who are institutionalized, incapable of cognitive function necessary to knowingly consent to medical treatment, or otherwise incapacitated from the consent requirement
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Creates new Section 956 of Title 63 (Oklahoma Statutes) to codify these requirements
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Effective date: November 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Public health; prohibiting certain treatment against will of patient; providing exceptions. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/4/2014