West Virginia SB509 prohibits medical exams on anesthetized patients unless specific conditions are met.

West Virginia SB509 amends the West Virginia Medical Practice Act to prohibit medical providers from performing pelvic, prostate, rectal, and breast exams on an anesthetized or unconscious patient. Exceptions include prior written informed consent from the patient, guardian, or health care representative; exams necessary for the scope of care ordered for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination; exams immediately necessary for diagnostic examination or treatment in a medical emergency; and exams ordered by a court for evidence collection.

West Virginia SB509 prohibits medical exams on anesthetized patients unless specific conditions are met.

West Virginia SB509 amends the West Virginia Medical Practice Act to prohibit medical providers from performing pelvic, prostate, rectal, and breast exams on an anesthetized or unconscious patient. Exceptions include prior written informed consent from the patient, guardian, or health care representative; exams necessary for the scope of care ordered for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination; exams immediately necessary for diagnostic examination or treatment in a medical emergency; and exams ordered by a court for evidence collection.