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Idaho Statutes
Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 45
THE MEDICAL CONSENT AND NATURAL DEATH ACT
39-4517. pelvic examination of unconscious patient. (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.
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