Massachusetts H2401 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on unconscious patients and allows for medical chaperones.

Massachusetts H2401 requires health care providers to obtain written informed consent from patients or their representatives before performing sensitive examinations on anesthetized, deeply sedated, or unconscious patients. Exceptions include immediate necessity for diagnosis or treatment, or emergency situations. The bill defines sensitive examinations as breast, genital, pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations. It mandates that health care providers inform patients of their right to request a medical chaperone during these exams.

Massachusetts H2401 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on unconscious patients and allows for medical chaperones.

Massachusetts H2401 requires health care providers to obtain written informed consent from patients or their representatives before performing sensitive examinations on anesthetized, deeply sedated, or unconscious patients. Exceptions include immediate necessity for diagnosis or treatment, or emergency situations. The bill defines sensitive examinations as breast, genital, pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations. It mandates that health care providers inform patients of their right to request a medical chaperone during these exams.