Idaho Code § 54-5510

client protection -- unprofessional conduct. [effective until july 1, 2024]
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A licensed midwife or applicant for licensure, renewal or reinstatement may not:
(1) Disregard a client’s dignity or right to privacy as to her person, condition, possessions or medical record;
(2) Breach any legal requirement of confidentiality with respect to a client, unless ordered by a court of law;
(3) Submit a birth certificate known by the person to be false or fraudulent, or willfully make or file false or incomplete reports or records in the practice of midwifery;
(4) Fail to provide information sufficient to allow a client to give fully informed consent;
(5) Engage in the practice of midwifery while impaired because of the use of alcoholic beverages or drugs; and
(6) Violate any other standards of conduct as determined by the board in rules adopted for the regulation of the practice of midwifery.

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