Health occupations: health professionals; definition of invasive bodily examination; add. Amends secs. 16105 & 16106 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16105 & 333.16106). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0475'25
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Overview
This bill clarifies the definition of ‘invasive bodily examination’ within the context of health occupations and professions in Michigan. Specifically, it defines ‘invasive bodily examination’ as a pelvic, vaginal, rectal, or prostate examination. The bill also updates definitions related to health occupations, professions, and licenses to ensure clarity and consistency within the Public Health Code. This amendment is tied to Senate Bill 475 and will not take effect until that bill is enacted.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘invasive bodily examination’ as a pelvic, vaginal, rectal, or prostate examination.
- Updates the definition of ‘license’ to include designations and clarify distinctions between different license types.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘health profession specialty field license’ and distinguishes it from a general license.
- Defines ‘health profession subfield’ as a narrower area of practice within a licensed health profession.
- Reinforces the definition of ‘incompetence’ as a departure from professional standards.
- Updates definitions related to ‘health occupation’, ‘health profession’, and ‘health profession specialty field’.
Who is affected
- Healthcare professionals
- Dental professionals
- Boards regulating health professions
- Patients receiving medical examinations
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