02-502 C.M.R. ch. 6, § A-4 - Termination of care

1. Midwifery care shall be terminated when client-certified professional midwife conflicts affecting the safe provision of care are unable to be resolved.

2. When such conditions are present, the certified professional midwife shall:

A. Immediately inform the client of the condition or circumstances requiring termination of care;

B. Provide written notice to the client at least three business days before termination of care, unless an emergency exists;

C. Facilitate coordination of care with another licensed health care provider;

D. Share records and relevant information related to the condition with subsequent providers; and

E. Document the termination of care in the client's records.

Notes

02-502 C.M.R. ch. 6, § A-4