Informed consent for medical treatment provided to an unconscious patient by a student or medical resident provided, and penalty established.

This bill requires that medical students and residents obtain written informed consent from an unconscious patient or their legal representative before performing treatment, unless the care is necessary for prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. The law mandates that this consent form clearly describes the specific procedure and warns the patient that a student or resident will be performing it, using a form approved by the state health commissioner. If a student or resident violates this requirement, they face disciplinary action from their educational institution or professional licensing board. The measure directly affects health care training programs and the patients receiving care from trainees in Minnesota.