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100.001 Patient Transfers of Women in Labor

100.001

Patient Transfers of Women in Labor: The Texas Medical Association continues to seek repeal and/or modification of federal regulations to allow for transfer of women in labor when medically indicated, and immunity from professional liability prosecution for physicians who meet state or federal government determined legal standards of care (Res. 27DD, p207, A-90; amended CHSO Rep. 1-A-16).

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October 07, 2016

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