- Any licensed physician may perform emergency medical or surgical treatment on a minor, despite the absence of parental consent or court order, where such physician has a good faith belief that delay in rendering emergency care would, to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, result in a serious threat to the life of the minor or a serious worsening of such minor’s medical condition and that such emergency treatment is necessary to save the minor’s life or prevent further deterioration of the minor’s condition.
- Such treatment shall be commenced only after a reasonable effort is made to notify the minor’s parents or guardian, if known or readily ascertainable.
- Any physician rendering emergency care to a minor pursuant to this section shall not be liable for civil damages, except such damages as may result from the negligence of the physician in rendering such care.