65-5a16. Act not to affect certain rights and responsibilities. - Kansas Statutes

65-5a16

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH Article 5a.--CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

      65-5a16.   Act not to affect certain rights and responsibilities.Nothing in this act shall be construed as limiting the power of the parent,guardian, conservator or person in loco parentis with respect to a childwith special health care needs.

      Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize any treatment servicesfor children under 18 years of age without the written consent of a parentor guardian, except that a person under the age of 18 years who has hadconferred by court order the rights of majority may authorize treatmentservices without the written consent of a parent or guardian.

      History:   L. 1978, ch. 238, § 10; L. 1984, ch. 226, § 9; L. 1988, ch.241, § 9; July 1.