KS
Kansas House Bill HB2276

Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2276

Introduced
2/2/23  
Refer
2/2/23  

Caption

Prohibiting pelvic, rectal, or prostate exams on unconscious patients without informed consent.

Impact

This bill seeks to enhance the protections surrounding patient rights in medical settings. By instituting clear requirements for informed consent prior to certain medical examinations, the legislation aims to mitigate instances of unprofessional conduct by healthcare practitioners. Violations of this law could result in disciplinary actions as defined in the existing Kansas statutes, potentially reinforcing standards within the medical community.

Summary

House Bill 2276 aims to amend the Kansas healing arts act by explicitly prohibiting pelvic, rectal, or prostate examinations on unconscious patients without obtaining informed consent. Under this bill, healthcare providers must ensure that examinations are either consented to by the patient or their authorized representative, necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, or required by court order. The legislation reinforces the need for patient consent, thereby emphasizing the principle of autonomy in healthcare decisions.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 2276 include the implications it may have for medical emergency situations where consent may be impractical to obtain. Critics could argue that the language surrounding necessary examinations in emergencies might be too vague, possibly hindering timely medical intervention. Additionally, the definition of informed consent within the bill stresses clear communication and understanding, which could pose challenges in high-pressure medical scenarios.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS A1541

Expressly prohibits invasive examination of unconscious patient by health care practitioner without patient's prior informed written consent.

KS HB1498

Health; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit

KS SB288

Disclosure of Certain Information; certain examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without prior informed consent; prohibit

KS HB2267

Prohibiting certain licensed individuals from using conversion therapy on minors.

KS HB2258

Prohibiting certain licensed individuals from using conversion therapy on minors.

KS HB1139

Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.

KS HB1119

Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.

KS HB1351

Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.

KS HB1381

Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.

KS SF1396

Informed consent provision for pelvic examinations of an anesthetized or unconscious patient

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