410 IAC 3-3-2 Provision of testing information; religious objection

Sec. 2. (a) The department shall provide public educational materials, including descriptions of the disorders and of the screening program, to hospitals, birthing centers, physicians, midwives, and other health care providers for distribution to patients. Physicians and midwives engaged in providing prenatal or perinatal care, or both, shall provide pregnant women, prior to the estimated date of delivery, with this information. Hospitals and birthing centers shall provide each pregnant woman admitted for delivery with a copy of this information prior to collection of the blood specimen. If a woman is unable to read the material, it shall be translated or read to her in a language she understands. (b) Any parent who objects to the testing for reasons pertaining to religious beliefs only shall so indicate by signing a statement of informed refusal. The objection shall become part of the medical record, and the newborn or infant shall be exempted from the testing.