Ohio § 4123.71
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4123.71, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4123.71.
Every physician, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified
nurse practitioner in this state attending on or called in to visit a patient whom
the physician or nurse believes to have an occupational disease as defined in section 4123.68 of the Revised Code shall, within forty-eight hours from the time of making such diagnosis, send to the
bureau of workers' compensation a report stating: (A) Name, address, and occupation of patient; (B) Name and address of business in which employed; (C) Nature of disease; (D) Name and address of employer of patient; (E) Such other information as is reasonably required by the bureau. The reports shall be made on blanks to be furnished by the bureau. A physician or nurse who sends the report within the time stated to the bureau is
in compliance with this section. Reports made under this section shall not be evidence of the facts therein stated
in any action arising out of a disease therein reported. The bureau shall, within twenty-four hours after the receipt of the report, send a
copy thereof to the employer of the patient named in the report.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4123.71
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4123.71 cover?
Section 4123.71 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 § 4123.71?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 4123.71" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4123.71 apply to my situation?
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