Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVIII. Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders § 574.200. Interference with medical assistance, offense of, penalty--definition of medical personnel

(1) Knowingly orders or requests medical personnel to deviate from any applicable standard of care or ordinary practice while providing medical assistance to a patient for reasons unrelated to the patient's health or welfare; or

(2) Knowingly attempts to prevent medical personnel from providing medical assistance to a patient in accordance with all applicable standards of care or ordinary practice for reasons unrelated to the patient's health or welfare.

(1) Physicians and surgeons licensed under chapter 334;

(2) Nurses licensed under chapter 335;

(3) Emergency medical services personnel as defined in section 190.600; or

(4) Any person operating under the supervision of such medical personnel.