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§ 5-621. Examination or treatment of abused or neglected child by physician

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Health and Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-621
§ 5-621. Examination or treatment of abused or neglected child by physician
Currentness
In general
(a) A physician who examines or treats a child under § 5-712 of the Family Law Article is immune from any civil liability that may result from the failure to obtain consent from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian for the examination or treatment of the child.
Scope of immunity
(b) The immunity described under subsection (a) of this section extends to:
(1) Any health care institution with which the physician is affiliated or to which the child is brought; and
(2) Any individual working under the control or supervision of the physician or under the control or supervision of the health care institution.

Credits

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-363 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-621 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-621, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-621
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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