1. (a) If the certified direct entry midwife, physician, and client agree that the certified direct entry midwife may continue to provide services to the at-risk client, the certified direct entry midwife shall enter into a written collaborative plan of treatment with the collaborating physician.

2. (b) The collaborative plan of treatment under subsection (a) must be in writing and include the following provisions:

   1. (1) The circumstances that would require consultation or referral with a physician.
   2. (2) The circumstances that would require transfer of responsibility for the primary care of the at-risk client.
   3. (3) The services to be provided by the certified direct entry midwife and the licensed physician.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.