Wisconsin § 50.373 - Informed consent for pelvic examinations.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 50.373 — Informed consent for pelvic examinations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.373. Informed consent for pelvic examinations.
50.373(1) (1) A hospital shall ensure that, before a pelvic examination is performed solely for educational purposes on a patient while the patient is under general anesthesia or otherwise unconscious, written informed consent is obtained from the patient. 50.373(2) (2) A hospital shall maintain written policies and procedures requiring written informed consent to be obtained from a patient before a pelvic examination is performed solely for educational purposes on the patient while the patient is under general anesthesia or otherwise unconscious. 50.373 History History: 2025 a. 22 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 50.373
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 50.373 cover?
Section 50.373 ("Informed consent for pelvic examinations.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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