Ohio § 3701.59
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3701.59, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3701.59.
(A) As used in this section: (1) “Addiction services” and “alcohol and drug addiction services” have the same meanings
as in section 5119.01 of the Revised Code . (2) “Controlled substance” has the same meaning as in section 3719.01 of the Revised Code . (B) Any of the following health care professionals who attends a pregnant woman for conditions
relating to pregnancy before the end of the twentieth week of pregnancy and who has
reason to believe that the woman is using or has used a controlled substance in a
manner that may place the woman's fetus in jeopardy shall encourage the woman to enroll
in a drug treatment program offered by a provider of addiction services or alcohol
and drug addiction services: (1) Physicians authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine
and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (2) Registered nurses licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code, including certified
nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse practitioners, and
licensed practical nurses licensed under that chapter; (3) Physician assistants licensed under Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code. (C) A health care professional is immune from civil liability and is not subject to criminal
prosecution with regard to both of the following: (1) Failure to recognize that a pregnant woman has used or is using a controlled substance
in a manner that may place the woman's fetus in jeopardy; (2) Any action taken in good faith compliance with this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3701.59
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3701.59 cover?
Section 3701.59 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.
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