Ohio § 3701.245
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3701.245, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3701.245.
(A) No state agency as defined in section 1.60 of the Revised Code , political subdivision, agency of local government, or private nonprofit corporation
receiving state or local government funds shall refuse to admit as a patient, or to
provide services to, any individual solely because the individual refuses to consent
to an HIV test or to disclose HIV test results. (B) The prohibition contained in division (A) of this section does not prevent a physician,
certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner,
or a person licensed to practice dentistry under Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code
from referring an individual the physician, nurse, or dentist has reason to believe
may have AIDS or an AIDS-related condition to an appropriate health care provider
or facility, if the referral is based on reasonable professional judgment and not
solely on grounds of the refusal of the individual to consent to an HIV test or to
disclose the result of an HIV test.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3701.245
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3701.245 cover?
Section 3701.245 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3701.245?
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