58-77-603. Prohibited practices.
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Effective 5/3/2023
58-77-603. Prohibited practices.
A direct-entry midwife may not:
(1)administer a prescription drug to a client in a manner that violates this chapter;
(2)effect any type of surgical delivery except for the cutting of an emergency episiotomy;
(3)administer any type of epidural, spinal, or caudal anesthetic, or any type of narcotic analgesia;
(4)use forceps or a vacuum extractor;
(5)manually remove the placenta, except in an emergency that presents an immediate threat to the life of the client; or
(6)perform or induce an abortion in violation of the requirements of Section 76-7-302 or Section 76-7a-201 , regardless of whether the direct-entry midwife is found guilty of a crime in connection with the violation.
Amended by Chapter 301 , 2023 General Session