Iowa Code 139A.38 – Medical treatment of newly born
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 139A.38
- Child: includes child by adoption. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Department: means the Iowa department of public health. See Iowa Code 154A.1
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
A physician attending the birth of a child shall cause to be instilled into the eyes of the newly born infant a prophylactic solution approved by the department. This section shall not be construed to require treatment of the infant’s eyes with a prophylactic solution if the infant’s parent or legal guardian states that such treatment conflicts with the tenets and practices of a recognized religious denomination of which the parent or legal guardian is an adherent or member.