California § 2281 - A physician and surgeon or a student undertaking a course of professional instruc
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2281 — A physician and surgeon or a student undertaking a course of professional instruc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2281. A physician and surgeon or a student undertaking a course of professional instruc
A physician and surgeon or a student undertaking a course of professional instruction or a clinical training program, may not perform a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious female patient unless the patient gave informed consent to the pelvic examination, or the performance of a pelvic examination is within the scope of care for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to be performed on the patient or, in the case of an unconscious patient, the pelvic examination is required for diagnostic purposes.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2281
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2281 cover?
Section 2281 ("A physician and surgeon or a student undertaking a course of professional instruc") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 2281?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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