Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-2604
This is the official text of Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-2604, part of Oklahoma’s Stat. tit. 63, — part of the compiled statutory law of Oklahoma, published by the state as "Stat. tit. 63,." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Safeguards to protect minor
Official statutory text
If major surgery, general anesthesia; or a life-threatening
procedure has to be undertaken on a minor, it shall be necessary for
the physician to obtain concurrence from another physician except in
an emergency in a community where no other surgeon can be contacted
within a reasonable time.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 1410
In cases where emergency care is needed and the minor is unable
to give self-consent; a parent, spouse or legal guardian may
authorize consent.
procedure has to be undertaken on a minor, it shall be necessary for
the physician to obtain concurrence from another physician except in
an emergency in a community where no other surgeon can be contacted
within a reasonable time.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 63. Public Health and Safety Page 1410
In cases where emergency care is needed and the minor is unable
to give self-consent; a parent, spouse or legal guardian may
authorize consent.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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