§ 8–6C-07
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 8-6C-07 (2026)
Title 8. Nurses
Subtitle 6C. Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives
§ 8–6C-07LinkCopy Citation
(a)
If a patient chooses to give birth at home in a situation prohibited by this subtitle or in which a licensed direct–entry midwife recommends transfer, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:
(1)
Transfer care of the patient to an appropriate health care practitioner;
(2)
Complete the standard form developed under § 8–6C–08(e) of this subtitle and submit the completed form to the accepting health care practitioner; and
(3)
Cease to take responsibility for the patient’s pregnancy care within 1 week after the transfer.
(b)
If birth is imminent and the patient refuses to be transferred after the licensed direct–entry midwife determines that a transfer is necessary, the licensed direct–entry midwife shall:
(1)
Call 9–1–1 and remain with the patient until emergency services personnel arrive; and
(2)
Transfer care and give a verbal report of the care provided to the emergency medical services providers.