§12540. Qualified immunity
Other health care practitioners or health care providers, as defined in Title 24, section 2502, subsections 1‑A and 2, respectively, are immune from civil liability for any injuries or death resulting from the acts or omissions of a midwife. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of any public or private and special law, a health care practitioner or health care provider who consults or collaborates with a midwife or accepts transfer of care of clients of a midwife is not liable for damages for injuries or death alleged to have occurred by reason of an act or omission, unless it is established that the injuries or the death were caused willfully, wantonly or recklessly or by gross negligence on the part of the health care practitioner or health care provider. [PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 502, §11 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 113-B: COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Subchapter 4: MIDWIFERY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE
32 §12532. Persons and practices exempt
32 §12533. Qualifications for licensure as a certified professional midwife
32 §12534. Qualifications for licensure as a certified midwife
32 §12534-A. Licensure by endorsement
32 §12535. Scope of practice for certified professional midwife
32 §12536. Limitations on scope of practice for certified professional midwife
32 §12537. Scope of practice for certified midwife
32 §12539. Data collection and reporting for a licensed midwife
32 §12541. Informed consent to care