“Data shows that 90% of medical students around the United States are performing pelvic exams on unconscious patients, with upwards of 75% of those exams being performed without informed consent,” said Medha Gudavalli, a medical student. She came to the state Capitol to testify on this measure as a member of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
“When I heard about this bill, I really wanted to come forward because I think we need to improve the culture around consent, and this can absolutely be done within the medical field,” Gudavalli said.