Minnesota SF183 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients.

Minnesota SF183 requires health professionals to obtain prior, written, informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. A "sensitive examination" includes pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal examinations. Exceptions apply if the examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, within the scope of a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination, or ordered by a court for evidence collection. Violations of this requirement are considered a gross misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action by the relevant licensing board.

Minnesota SF183 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients.

Minnesota SF183 requires health professionals to obtain prior, written, informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. A "sensitive examination" includes pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal examinations. Exceptions apply if the examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, within the scope of a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination, or ordered by a court for evidence collection. Violations of this requirement are considered a gross misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action by the relevant licensing board.