§ 1214. Informed Consent.

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The health authority shall set forth in writing a plan for informed consent of inmates in a language understood by the inmate. Except for emergency treatment, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 2397 and Title 15, Section 1217, all examinations, treatments and procedures affected by informed consent standards in the community are likewise observed for inmate care. In the case of minors, or conservatees, the informed consent of parent, guardian or legal custodian applies where required by law. Any inmate who has not been adjudicated to be incompetent may refuse non-emergency medical and mental health care. Absent informed consent in non-emergency situations, a court order is required before involuntary medical treatment can be administered to an inmate.

HISTORY

1. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 9-30-82 (Register 82, No. 40).

2. Change without regulatory effect (Register 86, No. 32).

3. Amendment filed 8-4-94; operative 9-5-94 (Register 94, No. 31).

4. Amendment filed 1-26-98; operative 2-25-98 (Register 98, No. 5).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 6030, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6030, Penal Code.

                    
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