Maryland § 8-6C-07

§ 8-6C-07.

    (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.