In Focus: Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Mandate Consent For Pelvic Exams On Unconscious Female Patients

A new bill from a Tulsa lawmaker would require hospitals to obtain written consent before performing pelvic exams on unconscious female patients. It may seem like an obvious step, but research shows that medical students have performed such exams for decades without obtaining consent. The issue gained widespread attention in…

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