Ohio § 3701.69

§ 3701.69.

(A)(1) The department of health shall create a Down syndrome information sheet that includes

all of the following: (a) A description of Down syndrome, including its causes, effects on development, and

potential complications; (b) Diagnostic tests; (c) Options for treatment and therapy; (d) Contact information for local, state, and national organizations that provide Down

syndrome educational and support services and programs. (2) With respect to the medical information included in the information sheet, the department

shall include only information that is current and based on medical evidence. (3) The department shall periodically review and update the information sheet and shall

make it available on the department's internet web site. (B) If a patient under the care of any of the following health care professionals or

facilities receives either a test result indicating Down syndrome or a prenatal or

postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, the health care professional or facility shall

provide to the patient or the patient's representative a copy of the information sheet

created under division (A) of this section: (1) A physician authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine

and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (2) A certified nurse-midwife who holds a certificate of authority issued under Chapter

4723. of the Revised Code; (3) A genetic counselor licensed under Chapter 4778. of the Revised Code; (4) A hospital licensed under Chapter 3722. of the Revised Code that operates a maternity

unit or newborn care nursery; (5) A maternity home licensed under Chapter 3711. of the Revised Code; (6) A freestanding birthing center licensed under section 3702.30 of the Revised Code .