HB 2403 - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Requires the department of health to develop the following resources regarding Down syndrome: (1) Up-to-date, evidence-based, written information about Down syndrome and people born with Down syndrome that has been reviewed by medical experts and national Down syndrome organizations; and |
(2) Contact information regarding support services, including information hotlines specific to Down syndrome, resource centers or clearinghouses, national and local Down syndrome organizations, and other education and support programs. |
Requires the following, who provide a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, to provide the parent with the information prepared by the department of health: (1) A midwife; |
(2) An osteopathic physician and surgeon; |
(3) An osteopathic physician's assistant; |
(4) A physician; |
(5) A physician assistant; |
(6) A nurse; |
(7) A genetic counselor; |
(8) A hospital; and |
(9) A birthing center. |