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MD HB1032

MD HB1032
Health Occupations – Licensed Direct–Entry Midwives – Previous Cesarean Section


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Introduced
02/05/2021
In Committee
02/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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