Year: 2005
Resolution Number: 7
Action Taken: Referred to the Board
Status:
Author(s): Thomas S. Markus, MD
Sponsor: Thomas S. Markus, MD, MI Section, American College of OB/GYN
On behalf of:
Committee: B (Legislation)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support the Michigan Section, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist’s opposition to obstetrical care provided by unlicensed practitioners; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that requires unlicensed health care providers to fill out newborn birth and death certificates consistent with the law requiring this from licensed health care providers.RATIONALE: The Committee was supportive of the intent to limit the ability of unlicensed practitioners to deliver obstetrical care without the supervision of a physician; however, the Committee did not believe that allowing non-physicians to complete birth and death certificates is appropriate.
RESOLVED: That MSMS support the Michigan Section, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist’s opposition to obstetrical care provided by unlicensed practitioners; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that requires unlicensed health care providers to fill out newborn birth and death certificates consistent with the law requiring this from licensed health care providers.RATIONALE: The Committee was supportive of the intent to limit the ability of unlicensed practitioners to deliver obstetrical care without the supervision of a physician; however, the Committee did not believe that allowing non-physicians to complete birth and death certificates is appropriate.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Unlicensed Midwifery