28 Pa. Code § 27.97

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 27.97 - Treatment of minors

A person under 21 years of age may give consent for medical and other health services to determine the presence of or to treat a sexually transmitted disease and any other reportable disease, infection or condition. If the minor consents to undergo diagnosis or treatment, approval or consent of another person is not necessary. The physician may not be sued or held liable for implementing appropriate diagnostic measures or administering appropriate treatment to the minor if the minor has consented to the procedures or treatment.

28 Pa. Code § 27.97

The provisions of this § 27.97 amended January 25, 2002, effective 1/26/2002, 32 Pa.B. 491.