§ 2604. Safeguards to protect minor
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 2604
§ 2604. Safeguards to protect minor
If major surgery, general anesthesia, or a life-threatening procedure has to be undertaken on a minor, it shall be necessary for the physician to obtain concurrence from another physician except in an emergency in a community where no other surgeon can be contacted within a reasonable time.
In cases where emergency care is needed and the minor is unable to give self-consent; a parent, spouse or legal guardian may authorize consent.
Credits
Laws 1975, c. 225, § 4, emerg. eff. May 29, 1975.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 2604, OK ST T. 63 § 2604
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 106 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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