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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

24 Del. C. § 1799KK: Physician-midwife relationship.

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  1. Title 24. Professions and Occupations
  2. CHAPTER 17. Medical Practice Act
  3. Subchapter XIII. Midwifery Practitioners

(a) No health-care provider or facility shall be vicariously liable for an injury resulting from an act or omission by a midwife unless an employment and/or agency relationship has been established between the midwife and the health-care provider or facility.

(b) Upon the successful transfer of care of a client from a midwife to a licensed physician in accordance with § 1799JJ(1) of this title, if authorized by the client, physician, and facility the licensed midwife may provide concurrent care with a physician and surgeon and, be present during the labor and childbirth, and resume postpartum care, if appropriate.

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