States are looking to legislate the level of informed consent required to allow medical students to perform pelvic exams for educational purposes on unconscious patients.
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At least 20 states, including Florida, already have consent laws for this practice. Montana’s governor signed a bill in April, Missouri has legislation that needs the governor’s signature and Ohio lawmakers are also considering it.
A new batch of states are looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes on unconscious patients.