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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A health care provider may not knowingly perform or authorize a student practicing under the provider's authority to perform a pelvic examination on a patient who is anesthetized or unconscious unless:
(a) The patient or a person authorized to make health care decisions for the patient gave specific informed consent to the examination; or
(b) The examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
(2) A health care provider who violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section is subject to discipline from the provider's licensing board pursuant to title 54, Idaho Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 39. Health and Safety § 39-4517. Pelvic examination of unconscious patient - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-39-health-and-safety/id-st-sect-39-4517/
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