To allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patients

Summary

West Virginia's HB 5333 gives any patient the right to say no to having a resident doctor or medical student watch or take part in their treatment. Each hospital must create a policy to inform patients of this right. The bill aims to protect patient privacy and autonomy during procedures.

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