Utah § 58-77-603 - Prohibited practices.
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§ 58-77-603. Prohibited practices.
58-77-603. Prohibited practices.
A direct-entry midwife may not:
| (1) | administer a prescription drug to a client in a manner that violates this chapter; |
| (2) | effect any type of surgical delivery except for the cutting of an emergency episiotomy; |
| (3) | administer any type of epidural, spinal, or caudal anesthetic, or any type of narcotic analgesia; |
| (4) | use forceps or a vacuum extractor; |
| (5) | manually remove the placenta, except in an emergency that presents an immediate threat to the life of the client; or |
| (6) | perform or induce an abortion in violation of the requirements of Section 76-7-302 or Section 76-7a-201, regardless of whether the direct-entry midwife is found guilty of a crime in connection with the violation. |
Amended by Chapter 301, 2023 General Session
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What does Utah Code § 58-77-603 cover?
Section 58-77-603 ("Prohibited practices.") 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.
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