§ 20-27-707 - Exception. - Arkansas Statutes

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.