Ohio Code 3701.69 – Down syndrome information sheet
(A)(1) The department of health shall create a Down syndrome information sheet that includes all of the following:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3701.69
- Certified nurse-midwife: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code and is designated as a certified nurse-midwife in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 1.64
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Internet: means the international computer network of both federal and nonfederal interoperable packet switched data networks, including the graphical subnetwork known as the world wide web. See Ohio Code 1.59
- state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
(a) A description of Down syndrome, including its causes, effects on development, and potential complications;
(b) Diagnostic tests;
(c) Options for treatment and therapy;
(d) Contact information for local, state, and national organizations that provide Down syndrome educational and support services and programs.
(2) With respect to the medical information included in the information sheet, the department shall include only information that is current and based on medical evidence.
(3) The department shall periodically review and update the information sheet and shall make it available on the department’s internet web site.
(B) If a patient under the care of any of the following health care professionals or facilities receives either a test result indicating Down syndrome or a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, the health care professional or facility shall provide to the patient or the patient’s representative a copy of the information sheet created under division (A) of this section:
(1) A physician authorized under Chapter 4731 of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery;
(2) A certified nurse-midwife who holds a certificate of authority issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code;
(3) A genetic counselor licensed under Chapter 4778 of the Revised Code;
(4) A hospital registered under section 3701.07 of the Revised Code;
(5) A maternity unit, newborn care nursery, or maternity home licensed under Chapter 3711 of the Revised Code;
(6) A freestanding birthing center licensed under section 3702.30 of the Revised Code.
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