Section 27B-8-47 – Disclosure of information to certain persons.
27B-8-47. Disclosure of information to certain persons. If the community service provider or facility and the person with a developmental disability and the person’s parent, if a minor, or the person’s guardian consent, information may be disclosed to providers of supports and services to the person with a developmental disability, or to the person with […]
Section 27B-8-48 – Identity of person to be protected.
27B-8-48. Identity of person to be protected. If information is disclosed, the identity of the person to whom it pertains shall be protected and may not be disclosed unless it is germane to the authorized purpose for which disclosure was sought. If practicable, no other information may be disclosed unless it is germane to the […]
Section 27B-8-49 – Further disclosure of information.
27B-8-49. Further disclosure of information. Any person receiving information made confidential by §27B-8-47 shall disclose the information to others only to the extent consistent with the authorized purpose for which the information was released. Source: SL 2000, ch 131, §94.
Section 27B-8-50 – Aversive behavioral intervention techniques–Findings.
27B-8-50. Aversive behavioral intervention techniques–Findings. The Legislature hereby finds that: (1)Research does not support the long-term efficacy of aversive behavioral intervention; (2)The use of aversive or abusive treatment raises disturbing legal and ethical issues, and may well deprive the recipient of constitutional or statutory rights and be outside the ethical guidelines imposed upon the treatment […]
Section 27B-8-51 – Use of aversive intervention techniques prohibited.
27B-8-51. Use of aversive intervention techniques prohibited. No person may use aversive intervention techniques on a person with a developmental disability. Source: SL 2000, ch 131, §96.
Section 27B-8-39 – Right of access to dental and medical care.
27B-8-39. Right of access to dental and medical care. Any person with a developmental disability has the right to access to appropriate dental and medical care and treatment for any physical ailments and for the prevention of illness or disability. Source: SL 2000, ch 131, §84.
Section 27B-8-40 – Emergency treatment without consent–Documentation of necessity.
27B-8-40. Emergency treatment without consent–Documentation of necessity. Surgery and any other medical procedures may be performed without consent or court order only if the life of the person with a developmental disability is threatened and there is not time to obtain consent or a court order. Documentation of the necessity for the surgery shall be […]
Section 27B-8-41 – Informed consent required for experimentation or hazardous procedure–Court authorization.
27B-8-41. Informed consent required for experimentation or hazardous procedure–Court authorization. No person with a developmental disability is subject to any experimental research or hazardous treatment procedures without the consent of: (1)The person with a developmental disability, if eighteen years of age or over and capable of giving informed consent. If any person’s capacity to give […]
Section 27B-8-36 – Rights and responsibilities of person with developmental disability.
27B-8-36. Rights and responsibilities of person with developmental disability. Unless modified by court order, a person with a developmental disability has the same legal rights and responsibilities guaranteed to all other persons under the federal and state constitutions and federal and state laws . Source: SL 2000, ch 131, §81.
Section 27B-8-37 – Religious rights.
27B-8-37. Religious rights. No person with a developmental disability may be required to perform any act or is subject to any procedure which is contrary to the person’s religious beliefs, and each person has the right to practice personal religious beliefs and to be accorded the opportunity for religious worship. No person may be coerced […]