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§ 20-110. Liability for taking blood samples

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 20. Miscellaneous Health Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Consent Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Part III. Action Without Consent
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-110
§ 20-110. Liability for taking blood samples
Currentness
Individuals not liable
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following are not civilly liable for taking a blood sample from an individual without consent of the individual or for testing the blood sample, if the blood is taken at the request of a police officer or a sheriff or officer in a sheriff's office for a criminal investigation:
(1) A licensed hospital.
(2) A physician.
(3) Any of the following who take the blood in the course of duties at a licensed hospital:
(i) A resident.
(ii) An intern.
(iii) A registered nurse.
(iv) A health career technician.
Liability for negligence
(b) A person who negligently takes blood samples in a manner otherwise than according to accepted medical practices or who negligently performs tests is subject to civil liability for injury resulting from the person's negligence.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
Formerly Art. 43, § 566A-1.
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-110, MD HEALTH GEN § 20-110
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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