This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 32-3228.01, to title 32, chapter 32, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new language mandates that health professionals must obtain a signed informed consent from patients before performing any medical intervention, which must be retained in the patient's medical record. However, this requirement does not apply in cases of emergency medical care.

Additionally, the bill defines "medical intervention" to encompass a wide range of actions, including medical procedures, treatments, devices, drugs, injections, medications, or any medical action aimed at diagnosing, preventing, or curing a disease, or altering a person's health or biological function. This definition clarifies the scope of the informed consent requirement, ensuring that patients are adequately informed about the nature and implications of the medical interventions they may undergo.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3228.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-3228.01