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Sen. Bridal seeks to enshrine federal consent standards after constituent complaint; committee will draft amendments
Summary
SB 90 would put into state law the federal expectations (42 CFR part 482) requiring informed consent before sensitive examinations on anesthetized patients, while carving exceptions for emergencies and treatment; committee heard medical testimony and will prepare clarifying amendments.
Sen. Bridal introduced Senate Bill 90 to incorporate federal expectations into state statute that require informed consent for sensitive examinations performed on patients under anesthesia.
The sponsor said the bill aims to make explicit in state law what 42 CFR part 482 already expects for Medicare and Medicaid-covered patients, while providing exceptions for exigent circumstances, necessary treatment-related exams, medical emergencies and court-ordered evidence…
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