Louisiana § RS 40:1160.4 - Requirement for examinations performed by learners
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§ RS 40:1160.4. Requirement for examinations performed by learners
A. Learners in a clinical setting, including but not limited to an operating room, when the patient is under general anesthesia, shall perform an examination for teaching purposes only when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The examination is explicitly consented to by the patient.
(2) The examination is medically related to the planned or performed procedure.
(3) The examination is performed by a learner who has been recognized by the patient as a part of his care team.
(4) The examination is conducted under direct supervision by the educator.
B. Any violation of the provisions of this Section may constitute grounds for adverse action by the medical educational program for any learner and may constitute grounds for adverse licensure action by the appropriate professional licensing board for any licensed individual.
Acts 2020, No. 269, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 40:1160.4 ("Requirement for examinations performed by learners") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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