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§ 1-745.4. Abortion requirements--Determination of probable postfertilization age of unborn chi...

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 63. Public Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Public Health Code
Article 7. Hospitals and Related Institutions
C-9. Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-745.4
§ 1-745.4. Abortion requirements--Determination of probable postfertilization age of unborn child
A. Except in the case of a medical emergency, no abortion shall be performed or induced or be attempted to be performed or induced unless the physician performing or inducing it has first made a determination of the probable postfertilization age of the unborn child or relied upon such a determination made by another physician. In making such a determination, the physician shall make such inquiries of the woman and perform or cause to be performed such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician, knowledgeable about the case and the medical conditions involved, would consider necessary to perform in making an accurate diagnosis with respect to postfertilization age.
B. Knowing or reckless failure by any physician to conform to any requirement of this section constitutes “unprofessional conduct”.

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Laws 2011, c. 89, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-745.4, OK ST T. 63 § 1-745.4
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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