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Introduced
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
In Committee
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the circumstances under which a licensed direct-entry midwife is prohibited from taking certain responsibility for a patient who had a previous cesarean section; and requiring a licensed direct-entry midwife to consult with a health care practitioner and document the consultation if a patient had a previous cesarean section that resulted in a confirmed low transverse incision and was performed at least 18 months before the expected date of birth for the current pregnancy.
AI Summary
This bill alters the circumstances under which a licensed direct-entry midwife is prohibited from taking responsibility for a patient who had a previous cesarean section. It requires a licensed direct-entry midwife to consult with a healthcare practitioner and document the consultation if a patient had a previous cesarean section that resulted in a confirmed low transverse incision and was performed at least 18 months before the expected date of birth for the current pregnancy. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for direct-entry midwives to care for patients with certain medical histories, while still ensuring appropriate consultations and documentation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1032?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb1032f.pdf |
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