South Dakota § 34-23-16 Minor's consent to treatment by physician valid--Prophylactic treatment--Disaffirmance prohibited.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-23-16 — Minor's consent to treatment by physician valid--Prophylactic treatment--Disaffirmance prohibited.

South Dakota § 34-23-16

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-23VENEREAL DISEASES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-23-16 (2026).

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Any licensed physician, upon consultation by any minor as a patient, may, with the consent of such person who is hereby granted the right of giving such consent, make a diagnostic examination for venereal disease and prescribe for and treat such person for venereal disease including prophylactic treatment for exposure to venereal disease whenever such person is suspected of having a venereal disease or contact with anyone having a venereal disease. Any such consent shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason of minority.

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Any licensed physician, upon consultation by any minor as a patient, may, with the consent of such person who is hereby granted the right of giving such consent, make a diagnostic examination for venereal disease and prescribe for and treat such person for venereal disease including prophylactic treatment for exposure to venereal disease whenever such person is suspected of having a venereal disease or contact with anyone having a venereal disease. Any such consent shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason of minority.