Missouri Revised Statutes













Chapter 188

Regulation of Abortions

←188.020

Section 188.021.1

188.023→

August 28, 2015

RU-486, administration of, requirements.

188.021. When RU-486 (mifepristone) or any drug or chemical is used

for the purpose of inducing an abortion, the initial dose of the drug or

chemical shall be administered in the same room and in the physical

presence of the physician who prescribed, dispensed, or otherwise provided

the drug or chemical to the patient. The physician inducing the abortion,

or a person acting on such physician's behalf, shall make all reasonable

efforts to ensure that the patient returns after the administration or use

of RU-486 or any drug or chemical for a follow-up visit unless such

termination of the pregnancy has already been confirmed and the patient's

medical condition has been assessed by a licensed physician prior to

discharge.



(L. 2013 H.B. 400 )







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