§577A-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows: “Family planning services” includes counseling and medical care designed to facilitate family planning. “Medical care and services” means the diagnosis, examination, and administration of medication in the treatment of venereal diseases, pregnancy, and family planning services. It shall not […]
§577A-2 Consent valid. The consent to the provision of medical care and services by public and private hospitals or public and private clinics, or the performance of medical care and services by a physician licensed to practice medicine or advanced practice registered nurse as defined in section 457-2.7, when executed by a female minor who […]
§577A-3 Providing information. Public and private hospitals, or public and private clinics or physicians licensed to practice medicine or advanced practice registered nurses as defined in section 457-2.7 may, at the discretion of the treating physician or advanced practice registered nurse, inform the spouse, parent, custodian, or guardian of any minor patient of the provision […]
§577A-4 Financial responsibility; counseling. (a) If a minor consents to receive medical care and services, the spouse, parent, custodian, or guardian of the minor patient shall not be liable for the legal obligations resulting from the furnishing of medical care and services provided by the public and private hospital, public and private clinic or physician […]
§577A-5 Limitation of actions. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an action to recover any debt founded upon any contract, obligation, or liability made pursuant to this chapter shall not commence until a minor has reached the age of majority, provided that said action shall commence within two years of the date a minor […]
