Full text of Utah Utah Code § 44a-502 — Unprofessional conduct., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44a-502. Unprofessional conduct.
Effective 5/3/2023
58-44a-502.
Unprofessional conduct.
"Unprofessional conduct" includes:
| (1) |
disregard for a patient's dignity or right to privacy as to the patient's person, condition, possessions, or medical record; |
| (2) |
engaging in an act, practice, or omission which when considered with the duties and responsibilities of a certified nurse midwife does or could jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of a patient or the public; |
| (3) |
failure to confine one's practice as a certified nurse midwife to those acts or practices permitted by law; |
| (4) |
failure to file or record any medical report as required by law, impeding or obstructing the filing or recording of such a report, or inducing another to fail to file or record such a report; |
| (5) |
breach of a statutory, common law, regulatory, or ethical requirement of confidentiality with respect to a person who is a patient, unless ordered by the court; |
| (6) |
failure to pay a penalty imposed by the division; |
| (7) |
prescribing a schedule II-III controlled substance without a consulting physician; |
| (8) |
performing or inducing an abortion in violation of the requirements of Section 76-7-302 or Section 76-7a-201, regardless of whether the individual licensed under this chapter is found guilty of a crime in connection with the violation; |
| (9) |
| (a) |
failure to have and maintain a safe mechanism for obtaining medical consultation, collaboration, and referral with a consulting physician, including failure to identify one or more consulting physicians in the written documents required by Subsection 58-44a-102(9)(b)(iii); or |
| (b) |
representing that the certified nurse midwife is in compliance with Subsection (9)(a) when the certified nurse midwife is not in compliance with Subsection (9)(a); or |
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| (10) |
falsely making an entry in, or altering, a medical record with the intent to conceal:
| (a) |
a wrongful or negligent act or omission of an individual licensed under this chapter or an individual under the direction or control of an individual licensed under this chapter; or |
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Amended by Chapter
301, 2023 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 44a-502
What does Utah Code § 44a-502 cover?
Section 44a-502 ("Unprofessional conduct.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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 Utah § 44a-502?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 44a-502" (Utah). 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 Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 44a-502 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
