The court may order emergency medical, dental, or surgical treatment of a child who is already under the jurisdiction of the court if (1) the child is alleged to be suffering from a condition or illness which, in the opinion of a licensed physician or dentist, requires immediate treatment, and (2) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian is not available or, without good cause, refuses to consent to the treatment.
Md. R. Juv. Causes 11-417
Source: This Rule is new.
Cross reference: See Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-21. Compare Code, Courts Article, § 3-824, providing broader authority in CINA and voluntary placement proceedings.