HB5333

To allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patients

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5333 allows patients to refuse observation or care by residents and medical students.

West Virginia HB5333 amends the West Virginia Medical Practice Act to allow patients to refuse observation or care by residents and medical students. Each hospital must implement a policy to inform patients of this right. The bill aims to respect patient privacy and autonomy during medical procedures.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Health and Human Resources

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House