West Virginia § 49-2-701 Caregiver consent for minor's health care; treatment

West Virginia Statutes

§ 49-2-701 — Caregiver consent for minor's health care; treatment

West Virginia § 49-2-701

Ch. 49CHILD WELFARE

Art. 2STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN

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W. Va. Code § 49-2-701 (2026).

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(a)Except for minor children placed under the custody of the Department of Human Services pursuant to proceedings established by this chapter, a caregiver who possesses and presents a notarized affidavit pursuant to section seven hundred three of this article may consent on behalf of a minor to health care and treatment.

(b)Examination and treatment shall be prescribed by or under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist or mental health professional licensed to practice in the state.

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(a) Except for minor children placed under the custody of the Department of Human Services pursuant to proceedings established by this chapter, a caregiver who possesses and presents a notarized affidavit pursuant to section seven hundred three of this article may consent on behalf of a minor to health care and treatment.

(b) Examination and treatment shall be prescribed by or under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist or mental health professional licensed to practice in the state.