Chapter 8.25
ABORTION PROVIDER PATIENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sections:

8.25.010    Requirement for Admitting Privileges.

8.25.010 Requirement for Admitting Privileges.

A.    A physician may not perform an abortion in Vanderburgh County unless the physician has admitting privileges at a hospital located:

1.    in Vanderburgh County; or

2.    in a county adjacent to Vanderburgh County.

B.    A physician who performs an abortion in Vanderburgh County shall notify the patient of the location of the hospital at which the physician has admitting privileges and where the patient may receive follow-up care by the physician if complications arise.

(8.25.010 Added 8/5/2008)