technical correction; midwives
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Overview
This bill makes a technical correction to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the definition of ‘midwife.’ Specifically, it clarifies that a ‘midwife’ is a licensed individual who delivers babies or provides healthcare related to pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care for the mother and her infant. The amendment ensures clarity within the existing licensing and regulation framework for midwives in Arizona.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘midwife’ as a licensed individual.
- Specifies the scope of practice for midwives, including delivery and postpartum care.
- Clarifies that the definition applies to both delivering a baby and providing related healthcare.
Who is affected
- Midwives
- The Department of Health Services
- Pregnant women
Notable changes
- Updates the definition of ‘midwife’ within the Arizona Revised Statutes.
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