Family Code 6922

Summary:

A minor may consent to the minor's medical care or dental care if the minor is 15 years of age or older, the minor is living separate and apart from the minor's parents, the minor is managing the minor's own financial affairs. A physician and surgeon or dentist may advise the minor's parent of the treatment given or needed if they have reason to know the whereabouts of the parent.

Keywords:
child, dental, health care provider, treatment information
Data Origin: 
Physician, surgeon, dentist
Parties Bound: 
Minor, health care provider