Alaska § 08.65.140 - Required practices.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.65.140 — Required practices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.65.140. Required practices.
The board shall adopt regulations regarding the practice of direct-entry midwifery. At a minimum, the regulations must require that a certified direct-entry midwife (1) recommend, before care or delivery of a client, that the client undergo a physical examination performed by a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who is licensed in this state;
(2) obtain informed consent from a client before onset of labor;
(3) comply with AS 18.15.150 regarding taking of blood samples, AS 18.15.200 regarding screening of phenylketonuria (PKU), AS 18.50.160 regarding birth registration, AS 18.50.230 regarding registration of deaths, AS 18.50.240 regarding fetal death registration, and regulations adopted by the Department of Health concerning prophylactic treatment of the eyes of newborn infants;
(4) not knowingly deliver a woman with certain types of health conditions, prior history, or complications as specified by the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.65.140
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.65.140 cover?
Section 08.65.140 ("Required practices.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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