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Bill would require in-person physical exam within 24 hours of psychiatric inpatient admission; hospitals and providers raise practical concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 1608, sponsored by Sen. John Campbell, would require an in-person physical examination within 24 hours of admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility, replacing current law that permits telehealth exams in some circumstances.
Senator John Campbell told the Health & Human Services Committee Senate Bill 1608 would require medical examinations for patients admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities to be performed in person, not by telehealth.
Campbell described cases in which physical conditions (thyroid disorder, vitamin deficiencies, brain tumor, diabetic complications) were discovered only after an in-person exam and said in-person exams are important for patient safety. He said the current bill is a refile from last session and was…
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