§ 23-4.7-7. Liability of physician.
Any physician who knowingly violates the requirements of this chapter shall be deemed to have engaged in “unprofessional conduct” for the purposes of § 5-37-5.1. The willful failure to provide the woman with the substance of the information pursuant to the requirements of § 23-4.7-3 shall be prima facie evidence of failure to obtain informed consent in an action at law or in equity.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 323, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-4.7 - Informed Consent for Abortion
Section 23-4.7-1. - “Abortion” defined.
Section 23-4.7-2. - Informed written consent required.
Section 23-4.7-3. - Required disclosures.
Section 23-4.7-4. - Emergency requiring immediate action.
Section 23-4.7-5. - Consent form.
Section 23-4.7-6. - Minors — Parental consent — Judicial proceedings.