La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-101
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section V-101 - Refusal of Treatment for MinorsA. A minor (a person under 18 years of age) who has sought treatment on his or her own at an OPPHS clinic to refuse treatment and release OPPHS from responsibility when the minor desires to decline the recommended treatment and such treatment is not otherwise required by law. This is consistent with (1) the provisions of R.S. 40:1299.53(e) and 40:1299.56 allowing an adult or any pregnant female to refuse treatment for himself or herself; (2) R. S. 40:1095 allowing minors to consent to treatment on their own behalf, which permits, but does not require, a treating physician to inform the spouse, parent or tutor of the minor as to the treatment given or needed; and (3) the requirement for confidentiality of information about individuals receiving family planning services as contained in the Federal Register Vol. 45, No. 108, Rules and Regulations, 59.11.B. Further, OPPHS will allow the use of a form in its public health facilities which documents the refusal of treatment and release of OPPHS from responsibility. The forms entitled "Refusal of Treatment and Release from Responsibility" will be used.C. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to mean that a person of any age may refuse treatment for venereal disease, for which treatment is required by law, viz: Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1064, or may refuse to comply with requirements concerning the control of diseases specified in the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II.La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-101
Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, LR 13:246 (April 1987).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.53, R.S. 40:1299.56, R.S. 40:1095, FR Vol.45, No. 108, Rules and Regulations 59.11.