§49-2-701. Caregiver Consent for Minor's Health Care; Treatment

WV Code § 49-2-701 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Except for minor children placed under the custody of the Department of Health and Human Resources pursuant to proceedings established by this chapter, a caregiver who possesses and presents a notarized affidavit pursuant to section seven hundred three of this article may consent on behalf of a minor to health care and treatment.

(b) Examination and treatment shall be prescribed by or under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist or mental health professional licensed to practice in the state.