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2010 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 49. CHILD WELFARE
ARTICLE 11 - CAREGIVERS CONSENT ACT ARTICLE 11. CAREGIVERS CONSENT ACT.
§49-11-3. Caregiver consent for minor's health care.
§49-11-3. Caregiver consent for minor's health care.(a) Except for minor children placed under the custody of the Department of Health and Human Resources pursuant to proceedings established by this chapter, a caregiver who possesses and presents a notarized affidavit pursuant to section five of this article may consent on behalf of a minor to health care and treatment.
(b) Examination and treatment shall be prescribed by or under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist or mental health professional licensed to practice in the state.
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