Provides for independent prescriptive authority for midwives.
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Overview
This bill would grant independent prescriptive authority to midwives in New Jersey. Currently, midwives could only prescribe certain medications under specific protocols. This legislation would allow certified midwives to prescribe any drug, subject to meeting specific continuing education requirements related to pharmacology and opioid prescribing practices. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to the State Board of Medical Examiners and the licensing of midwives.
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Joseph Vitale
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