Assembly Bill 11 mandates that hospitals in Wisconsin 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 specifies that consent must be documented prior to such examinations. Additionally, the bill creates an administrative rule under DHS 124.10, which requires hospitals to maintain written policies and procedures that align with this consent requirement.

The bill aims to enhance patient rights and ensure ethical practices in medical education by safeguarding unconscious patients from undergoing pelvic exams without their explicit consent. The provisions of the bill will take effect the day after publication, with the specific administrative rule taking effect as outlined in existing law.