Georgia Code
Article 2A - Hospital Care for Pregnant Women
§ 31-8-41. Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1.1) “Department” means the Department of Community Health.
History. Code 1981, § 31-8-41 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1389, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 829, § 3; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 4-10/HB 214.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).

Structure Georgia Code

Title 31 - Health

Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients

Article 2A - Hospital Care for Pregnant Women

§ 31-8-40. Legislative Findings and Purpose

§ 31-8-41. Definitions

§ 31-8-42. Requirement of Hospitals With Emergency Services to Provide Care to Pregnant Women in Labor

§ 31-8-43. Determination of Indigency; Payment of Services Provided Under Code Section 31-8-42 for Indigent Patients by County; Records; Administration

§ 31-8-43.1. Extent of Patient’s Liability for Costs; Required Cooperation of Patient With County; Liability of Father for Costs; Action by County to Recover Costs or Challenge Determination of Liability

§ 31-8-44. Immunity of Hospital or Health Care Provider From Liability

§ 31-8-45. Availability of Cause of Action for Patient Wrongfully Denied Care

§ 31-8-46. Investigation; Penalties; Rules and Regulations