Rhode Island § 23-4.6-1 § 23-4.6-1. Consent to medical and surgical care.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-4.6-1 — § 23-4.6-1. Consent to medical and surgical care.

Rhode Island § 23-4.6-1

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-4.6Consent to Medical and Surgical Care

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-4.6-1 (2026).

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§ 23-4.6-1. Consent to medical and surgical care.
(a) Any person of the age of sixteen (16) or over or married may consent to routine, emergency,
            medical or surgical care. A minor parent may consent to treatment of his or her child.
         
(b) In addition to the provisions of subsection (a), any person, including, but not limited
            to, a minor who is pregnant, may give effective consent for medical, dental, health,
            and hospital services relating to prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery care. The
            attending physician shall comply with § 40-11-3. Consent shall not be given pursuant to this subsection for abortion or sterilization.

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§ 23-4.6-1. Consent to medical and surgical care.

(a) Any person of the age of sixteen (16) or over or married may consent to routine, emergency, medical or surgical care. A minor parent may consent to treatment of his or her child.

(b) In addition to the provisions of subsection (a), any person, including, but not limited to, a minor who is pregnant, may give effective consent for medical, dental, health, and hospital services relating to prenatal, delivery, and post-delivery care. The attending physician shall comply with § 40-11-3. Consent shall not be given pursuant to this subsection for abortion or sterilization.