Utah legal term
Perinatal hospice in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Perinatal hospice” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Perinatal hospice” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Perinatal hospice" means comprehensive support to the mother and her family from the time of the diagnosis of a lethal fetal anomaly, through the time of the child's birth, and through the postpartum period, that: (12)(a) focuses on alleviating fear and ensuring that the woman and her family experience the life and death of a child in a comfortable and supportive environment; and (12)(b) may include counseling or medical care by: (12)(b)(i) maternal-fetal medical specialists; (12)(b)(ii) obstetricians; (12)(b)(iii) neonatologists; (12)(b)(iv) anesthesia specialists; (12)(b)(v) psychiatrists, (Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-301)
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