An Act relative to medical chaperones and medical exams
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires medical examinations to be conducted with a medical chaperone present. The goal is to protect patients from potential abuse or misconduct during medical procedures. It mandates that a trained medical professional accompany patients during examinations, ensuring patient safety and privacy. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to address concerns about patient care.
Key provisions
- Requires a medical chaperone to be present during all medical examinations.
- Defines ‘medical chaperone’ as a trained healthcare professional.
- Specifies the qualifications and responsibilities of medical chaperones.
- Addresses the process for selecting and training medical chaperones.
- Establishes guidelines for chaperone interaction with patients.
- Requires facilities to have a policy regarding the use of medical chaperones.
- Ensures that patients have the right to request a chaperone.
Who is affected
- Patients undergoing medical examinations
- Healthcare providers performing medical examinations
- Medical facilities and hospitals
- Medical professionals (chaperones)
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for medical chaperones during examinations.
- Adds a layer of protection and oversight for patients.
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Sponsors
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14 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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