Virginia § 54.1-2957.11 Requirements for disclosure

Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-2957.11 — Requirements for disclosure

Virginia § 54.1-2957.11

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 54.1PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Subtitle IIIPROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS REGULATED BY BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Ch. 29MEDICINE AND OTHER HEALING ARTS

Art. 4LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF OTHER PRACTITIONERS OF THE HEALING ARTS

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Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-2957.11 (2026).

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Any person practicing as a licensed midwife shall provide disclosure of specific information in writing to any client to whom midwifery care is provided. Such disclosure shall include (i) a description of the midwife's qualifications, experience, and training;

(ii)a written protocol for medical emergencies, including hospital transport, particular to each client;

(iii)a description of the midwives' model of care;

(iv)a copy of the regulations governing the practice of midwifery;

(v)a statement concerning the licensed midwife's malpractice or liability insurance coverage;

(vi)a description of the right to file a complaint with the Board of Medicine and the procedures for filing such complaint; and (vii) such other information as the Board of Medicine determines is appropriate to allow

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Any person practicing as a licensed midwife shall provide disclosure of specific information in writing to any client to whom midwifery care is provided. Such disclosure shall include (i) a description of the midwife's qualifications, experience, and training; (ii) a written protocol for medical emergencies, including hospital transport, particular to each client; (iii) a description of the midwives' model of care; (iv) a copy of the regulations governing the practice of midwifery; (v) a statement concerning the licensed midwife's malpractice or liability insurance coverage; (vi) a description of the right to file a complaint with the Board of Medicine and the procedures for filing such complaint; and (vii) such other information as the Board of Medicine determines is appropriate to allow the client to make an informed choice to select midwifery care.