Section 3701-47-02 - Post-abortion proceduresIn all abortions upon a woman whose conceptus, in the best judgment of the attending physician, is a fetus as defined in rule 3701-47-01, the physician shall effect compliance with the following:
(A) Immediate post-abortion care shall be provided in a hospital. (B) Written and oral discharge instructions shall be issued to each woman which shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Symptoms of complications to be looked for and recommended response to any such symptoms; (2) Activities to be avoided; (3) Notification of a 24-hour emergency service; (4) Comprehensive birth control information; (5) The date for follow-up or return visit after the performance of the abortion, which shall be scheduled as indicated by the condition of the patient and instructions on the importance of a follow-up visit; (6) Use of appropriate medications, when indicated; (7) Instructions about the care of her body. (C) Information regarding Rh typing of the patient's blood shall be a part of the patient's medical record. Anti-Rh immune globulin therapy shall be given to all Rh negative patients upon completion of the abortion procedure when medically indicated, except when refused by the patient. If for any reason a patient refuses this therapy, the refusal shall be documented in the clinical record. Ohio Admin. Code 3701-47-02
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/07/2009 and 01/07/2014
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3701.341
Rule Amplifies: 3701.341
Prior Effective Dates: 9/1/1975