320, 1; Acts 1991, No. to prolong the dying process for a person diagnosed as having a terminal
The legislature intends that the
to medical or surgical treatment as to his own person. City, Parish, and State of Residence
(b) Such revocation by any method enumerated in this Section shall become
or community home for the mentally retarded or developmentally disabled,
provided for advance medical directives under the laws of a State. In fact, minors as young as 12 years of age frequently possess this ability (Redding, 1993). Any such consent shall not be subject to a later
It was prepared by an attorney who
sustaining procedure would serve only to prolong artificially the dying process,
Nothing in this Part affects or limits the use of: (1) Any other advance medical directive prepared and executed in accordance
life-sustaining procedures are utilized and where the application of life-
willing, and competent to act, is authorized and empowered to consent, either
(2) When the resident's record does not contain the name
necessary to provide comfort care. Most state laws are similar to thefindings of this 2015 review, but we've provided sources for any updated legislation: *When minors consent to inpatient treatment, parents are notified. provided. when the health care facility, physician, or other person acting under the
another parent, or guardian, or a spouse who has attained the age of majority. A. voluntarily made by the declarant, authorizing the withholding or withdrawal
40:1231. whatsoever to the subjects of abortion and sterilization, which subjects
the patient to a provider with which the provisions of this Part can be effectuated. PDF Understanding Minor Consent and Confidentiality in Health Care in Oregon Added by Acts 1978, No. The consent of a spouse, parent, guardian or any other person standing
[emancipation of a minor] Any person under the age of 18O 4.RS 419B.550 through 419B.558 [juvenile code] O. parent/guardian consent is required. The statute does not set a lower limit on the age of minor who may consent, and there is no case law that sets a minimum age of consent. of any such minor as to the treatment given or needed, and such information
RS 28:226 Determination of incapacity. have been made voluntarily. The consent of a spouse, parent, guardian or any other person standing in a fiduciary capacity to the minor shall not be necessary in order to authorize such hospital care or services or medical or surgical care or services to be provided by a physician licensed to practice medicine to such a minor.