Gov. Patrick Signs Legislation to Enhance the Practice of Nurse-Midwives in Mass.

Governor Deval Patrick today signed House Bill 3815, “An Act Relative to Enhancing the Practice of Nurse-Midwives.” The legislation authorizes nurse-midwives to issue written prescriptions and order and interpret tests and therapeutics, expanding access to nurse-midwifery care for more women in the Commonwealth. “I am proud to sign this bill that recognizes the growing trend [...]