Bill seeking consent for pelvic exams advances
DENVER (KDVR) — Medical exams of intimate areas can often be uncomfortable, but imagine them taking place without consent and while under anesthesi...
DENVER (KDVR) — Medical exams of intimate areas can often be uncomfortable, but imagine them taking place without consent and while under anesthesia. Colorado lawmakers say the issue is still happening and now, they are working on a measure that would make sure you know about it first. 'Data shows that 90% of medical students around the United States are performing pelvic exams on unconscious patients, with upwards of 75% of those exams being performed without informed consent,' said Medha Gudavalli, a medical student.