CODE OF VIRGINIA

REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSURE (§ 54.1-2957.11)

Any person practicing as a licensed midwife shall provide disclosure of specific
information in writing to any client to whom midwifery care is provided. Such
disclosure shall include (i) a description of the midwife’s
qualifications, experience, and training; (ii) a written protocol for medical
emergencies, including hospital transport, particular to each client; (iii) a
description of the midwives’ model of care; (iv) a copy of the regulations
governing the practice of midwifery; (v) a statement concerning the licensed
midwife’s malpractice or liability insurance coverage; (vi) a description
of the right to file a complaint with the Board of Medicine and the procedures
for filing such complaint; and (vii) such other information as the Board of
Medicine determines is appropriate to allow the client to make an informed
choice to select midwifery care.

HISTORY: 2005, cc. 719, 917.