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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 16279a. (1) The department shall create and may periodically update a standardized consent form to be used by a licensee or registrant who provides a medical treatment, procedure, or examination to a minor under section 16279. 1 The department shall use generally accepted standards of medical practice in determining the information to be included on the form. The form must include at least all of the following statements:
(a) That gloves are generally used for a medical treatment, procedure, or examination involving vaginal or anal penetration.
(b) That the person providing consent under section 16279 has the right to request information on whether there is a reasonable alternative to the treatment, procedure, or examination that does not consist of anal or vaginal penetration.
(c) That the person providing consent under section 16279 has the right to request a clear explanation of the nature of the treatment, procedure, or examination.
(d) That the person providing consent under section 16279 may request that gloves be used during the treatment, procedure, or examination.
(e) That a licensee or registrant generally cannot be alone in the room with the patient while the treatment, procedure, or examination is being performed.
(2) The department shall make the form publicly available on its website.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.16279a - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-16279a/
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