§ 8-6C-07

Maryland § 8-6C-07

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gho: Health Occupations
• Title: 8

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(a) If a patient chooses to give birth at home in a situation prohibited by this subtitle or in which a licensed direct–entry midwife recommends transfer, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:

(1) Transfer care of the patient to an appropriate health care practitioner;

(2) Complete the standard form developed under § 8–6C–08(e) of this subtitle and submit the completed form to the accepting health care practitioner; and

(3) Cease to take responsibility for the patient’s pregnancy care within 1 week after the transfer.

(b) If birth is imminent and the patient refuses to be transferred after the licensed direct–entry midwife determines that a transfer is necessary, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:

(1) Call 9–1–1 and remain with the patient until emergency services personnel arrive; and

(2) Transfer care and give a verbal report of the care provided to the emergency medical services providers.