Wyoming § 25-5-130 Consent and notice required before major
surgery; exceptions

Wyoming Statutes

§ 25-5-130 — Consent and notice required before major surgery; exceptions

Wyoming § 25-5-130

Title 25Institutions of the State

Ch. 5LIFE RESOURCE CENTER

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 25-5-130 (2026).

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(a)Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no client shall undergo major surgery until the superintendent:

(i)Obtains the prior consent of the client, or if his consent cannot be given knowingly, he shall obtain the prior consent of the resident's parent or guardian; and

(ii)Notifies the parent or guardian of the nature, date and place of the surgery and the name of the surgeon. A copy of the notice shall be placed in the patient's records.

(b)Prior consent need not be obtained nor prior notice given when the parent or guardian cannot be located or when an emergency requires immediate surgery to prevent serious consequences or death. The parent or guardian shall be notified as soon as possible after emergency surgery.

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,
no client shall undergo major surgery until the superintendent:
(i) Obtains the prior consent of the client, or if
his consent cannot be given knowingly, he shall obtain the prior
consent of the resident's parent or guardian; and
(ii) Notifies the parent or guardian of the nature,
date and place of the surgery and the name of the surgeon. A
copy of the notice shall be placed in the patient's records.
(b) Prior consent need not be obtained nor prior notice
given when the parent or guardian cannot be located or when an
emergency requires immediate surgery to prevent serious
consequences or death. The parent or guardian shall be notified
as soon as possible after emergency surgery.