Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-5 - ANATOMICAL GIFTS
Rule 111-8-5-.08 - Certain Physicians not to Participate in Removing or Transplanting Parts

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) The following physicians shall not participate in the procedures for removing or transplanting parts:

(a) The physician who becomes a donee;

(b) The attending physician of the donor at his death or, if there is no attending physician, the physician who certifies the death.

(2) However, a document of gift may designate the surgeon or physician who shall carry out the appropriate procedures. In the absence of a designation or if the designee is not available, the donee or other person authorized to accept the gift may employ or authorize any surgeon or physician for the purpose. A physician or surgeon so designated, employed, or authorized to carry out such procedures may authorize any other person to perform such procedures if such person is:

(a) so trained in those procedures;

(b) so authorized by the appropriate bank or storage facility to perform those procedures; and

(c) any of the following:
1. a physician's assistant;

2. a registered professional nurse;

3. a licensed professional nurse;

4. a technician; or

5. when the procedure involves only the human eye, an enucleator.

O.C.G.A. § 44-5-140et seq.

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