| HB 0287 | Relating to Certain Medical Procedures |
| Sponsor: | TATE | Handling House Bill: | |
| Committee: | JUDC | LR Number: | L0026.02I |
| Last Action: | 01/24/95 - Referred H Judiciary and Ethics Committee | ||
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HB0287 Tate, Phil
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HB 287 -- Informed Consent
This bill requires a physician or surgeon to obtain written informed consent of a patient before using a procedure or device not approved by the American Medical Association. Failure to obtain informed consent renders that physician or surgeon professionally liable.