Ohio Code § 2305.44

Ohio Code § 2305.44. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2305.44.

(A) When examining or treating an incapacitated person, an emergency medical service

provider or health care practitioner may make a prompt and reasonable search for an

identifying device or identification card.  If found, the emergency medical service provider or health care practitioner may

scan or examine it for emergency information, including by inspecting both sides of

the identifying device or identification card. (B) A cause of action against an emergency medical service provider or health care practitioner

does not arise from making a reasonable search of an incapacitated person to locate

an identifying device or identification card, even though the person is not wearing

an identifying device or carrying an identification card.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2305.44
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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