Coverage dated November 27, 2023

Pennsylvania will require patient consent for pelvic exams by medical students

Headline from The Sentinel (Carlisle)

Some doctors have called the laws governmental overreach that will diminish trust. Supporters say the laws increase transparency.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. PhillyVoice

    New Pa. law requires consent for medical students to perform pelvic, rectal exams on unconscious patients (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The state is now one of at least 20 to mandate written and verbal approval for these procedures while under anesthesia

  2. The Sentinel (Carlisle)

    Pennsylvania will require patient consent for pelvic exams by medical students (opens The Sentinel (Carlisle))

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    The Sentinel (Carlisle)'s feed description

    Some doctors have called the laws governmental overreach that will diminish trust. Supporters say the laws increase transparency.

  3. Fox News

    Pennsylvania to require written, verbal consent for pelvic, rectal exams by med students (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A new Pennsylvania law will mandate that doctors, come January, receive verbal and written consent before medical students perform pelvic and rectal exams on anesthetized patients.

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Pa. will require patient consent for pelvic exams by medical students (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A new Pennsylvania law will require doctors to get a patient’s verbal and written consent before medical students can perform pelvic exams on someone who receives anesthesia.

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