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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) In this section:
(a) “Emergency contraception” means a drug, medicine, oral hormonal compound, mixture, preparation, instrument, article, or device that is approved by the federal food and drug administration and that prevents a pregnancy after sexual intercourse. “Emergency contraception” does not include a drug, medicine, oral hormonal compound, mixture, preparation, instrument, article, or device of any nature that is prescribed to terminate the pregnancy of a female.
(b) “Sexual assault” means a violation of s. 940.225(1), (2), or (3).
(c) “Victim” means a female who alleges or for whom it is alleged that she suffered sexual assault and who, as a result of the sexual assault, presents as a patient at a hospital that provides emergency services.
(2) A hospital that provides emergency services to a victim shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide to the victim medically and factually accurate and unbiased written and oral information about emergency contraception and its use and efficacy.
(b) Orally inform the victim of all of the following:
1. Her option to receive emergency contraception at the hospital.
2. Her option to report the sexual assault to a law enforcement agency.
3. Any available options for her to receive an examination to gather evidence regarding the sexual assault.
(c) Except as specified in sub. (4), immediately provide to the victim upon her request emergency contraception, in accordance with instructions approved by the federal food and drug administration. If the medication is taken in more than one dosage, the hospital shall provide all subsequent dosages to the victim for later self administration.
(3) A hospital that provides emergency care shall ensure that each hospital employee who provides care to a victim has available medically and factually accurate and unbiased information about emergency contraception.
(4) No hospital may be required to provide emergency contraception to a victim who is pregnant, as indicated by a test for pregnancy.
(5) The department shall respond to any complaint received by the department concerning noncompliance by a hospital with the requirements of subs. (2) and (3) and shall periodically review hospital procedures to determine whether a hospital is in compliance with the requirements.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Social Services (Ch. 46 to 58) § 50.375. Emergency contraception for sexual assault victims - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/social-services-ch-46-to-58/wi-st-50-375/
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