Strengthens protections for patients against sexual misconduct by medical providers in New York.

This bill strengthens protections for patients against sexual misconduct by medical providers in New York. It requires medical experts involved in investigations to disclose conflicts of interest and ensures they are not under investigation, on warning, or on probation. The board for professional medical conduct must adopt a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and provide training on the topic. Patients have the right to request a chaperone during physical examinations, and sexual misconduct is included in the definition of professional misconduct.

Strengthens protections for patients against sexual misconduct by medical providers in New York.

This bill strengthens protections for patients against sexual misconduct by medical providers in New York. It requires medical experts involved in investigations to disclose conflicts of interest and ensures they are not under investigation, on warning, or on probation. The board for professional medical conduct must adopt a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct and provide training on the topic. Patients have the right to request a chaperone during physical examinations, and sexual misconduct is included in the definition of professional misconduct.