Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician

HB 3300 requires medical professionals to ask patients in advance before appointments or procedures whether they consent to being treated by a medical resident (trainee) or having a resident observe. If a patient declines, a licensed physician must provide care instead, but this does not apply in emergencies. The bill directly affects patients receiving routine care in non-emergency settings and aims to ensure patient comfort and trust in their care team. It mandates that facilities obtain this consent prior to treatment, with no impact on emergency care. The law creates a concrete policy change by making advance consent for resident treatment mandatory.