HB 5333
To allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patients
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would give patients in West Virginia the right to refuse for observation or participation in their medical care by residents and medical students at hospitals. Hospitals are required to establish a policy to inform patients about this right. The bill aims to increase patient autonomy and control over their healthcare experience. This right applies specifically to observation and participation in medical procedures.
Key provisions
- Patients can refuse observation by residents and medical students.
- Hospitals must create a policy informing patients of this right.
- The law applies to medical procedures.
- The bill specifically addresses observation, not full participation in care.
Who is affected
- Patients in West Virginia
- Hospitals in West Virginia
- Medical Residents
- Medical Students
- Healthcare Providers
Notable changes
- Adds a new section to the West Virginia Medical Practice Act.
- Establishes a patient’s right to refuse observation by medical students and residents.
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