(a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient. (b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1. (a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient. (b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1. (a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient. (b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1. (a) If a treating physician determines that an inpatient's treatment will be substantially impaired by the denial to that patient of the use of tobacco, the physician may enter a written order permitting the use of tobacco by that patient. (b) The order shall be consistent with: (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. (1) The medical facility's medical staff bylaws; (2) Hospital regulations; and (3) Local ordinances. Acts 2005, No. 134, § 1.
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