50-19-101. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.
(2) "Health care provider" means a licensed physician, a physician assistant, a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a naturopathic physician, or a direct-entry midwife practicing within the scope of the provider's professional license.
(3) "Standard serological test" means a test for syphilis, rubella immunity, and blood group, including ABO (Landsteiner blood type designation--O, A, B, AB) and RH (Dd) type, and a screening for hepatitis B surface antigen, approved by the department.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 228, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 187, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 69-6701; amd. Sec. 119, Ch. 418, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 296, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 351, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 519, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 85, Ch. 2, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 19. Pregnant Women and Newborn Infants
Part 1. Serological Test for Women Seeking Prenatal Care
50-19-102. Duties of department
50-19-103. Prenatal blood sample required for serological test
50-19-105. Report of positive test results
50-19-107. Required and permissible exhibit of test results
50-19-108. Unauthorized divulgence of information a misdemeanor
50-19-109. Waiver of test by court when contrary to patient's religious creed
50-19-110. Birth or fetal death certificate to state whether test made