Senate Bill 14 mandates that hospitals in Wisconsin must obtain written informed consent from patients before performing pelvic examinations solely for educational purposes while the patient is under general anesthesia or otherwise unconscious. This requirement is established in a new statute, 50.373, which emphasizes the necessity of consent to protect patient rights and ensure ethical medical practices.

Additionally, the bill creates an administrative rule under the Department of Health Services (DHS) that requires hospitals to maintain written policies and procedures regarding the consent process for these pelvic examinations. The rule, designated as DHS 124.10, reinforces the requirement for informed consent, ensuring that hospitals adhere to these standards before conducting such examinations on unconscious patients. The bill is set to take effect the day after publication, with specific provisions for the administrative code taking effect as outlined in existing law.