Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart A - Statements of Policy
Chapter 6000 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY
Subchapter R - PROCEDURES FOR SURROGATE HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKING
HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKING
Section 6000.1012 - Individuals who are not competent and need emergency treatment

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code § 6000.1012

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

Consent is implied in law for emergencies and there is no need to seek a surrogate health care decision maker before providing emergency medical treatment. See the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (40 P.S. §§ 1303.101-1303.1115); In re Dorone, 534 A.2d 452 (Pa. 1987).

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