Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-13.16 - Abortion prerequisites
(1)
Written certification. At least 24 hours prior to performing
an abortion, a physician shall obtain written certification from the pregnant
woman of each prerequisite as required in Iowa Code sections
146A.1(1)
"a" through
146A.1
(1)"d"(1). The written certification shall list each required
prerequisite separately and shall include a line for date and signature of the
pregnant woman . The physician shall maintain a copy of the certification as
part of the pregnant woman 's medical records.
(2)
Exceptions. This rule
shall not apply to abortions performed in a medical emergency, as provided in
Iowa Code section
146A.1(2).
(3)
Discipline . Failure to
comply with this rule or the requirements of Iowa Code section
146A.1
may constitute grounds for discipline .
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