Section 20-27-707 - Exception

(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.