Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.4 – 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 on
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.4
- Anesthesia: means a drug-induced loss of consciousness, by use of any anesthetic induction agent or otherwise, during which patients are not arousable even by painful stimulation, as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.2
- Examination: means a pelvic or rectal examination. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.2
- Learner: means any person enrolled in a medical, nursing, or allied health education program. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.2
- Patient: means a person who receives or has received medical treatment or services from an individual or institution licensed to provide medical treatment in this state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.2
- Teaching purposes: means a nondiagnostic or nontherapeutic examination that is solely for the education of the learner. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1160.2
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.