Idaho Code § 39-4503

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 39-4503 - PERSONS WHO MAY CONSENT TO THEIR OWN CARE

Any person, including one who is developmentally disabled and not a respondent as defined in section 66-402, Idaho Code, who comprehends the need for, the nature of, and the significant risks ordinarily inherent in any contemplated health care services is competent to consent thereto on his or her own behalf. Any health care provider may provide such health care services in reliance upon such a consent.

Idaho Code § 39-4503

[(39-4503) 39-4502, added 2005 , ch. 120, sec. 2 , p. 381; am. and redesig. 2007 , ch. 196, sec. 3 , p. 581; am. 2012 , ch. 302, sec. 3 , p. 827; am. 2017 , ch. 273, sec. 1 , p. 713.]

Amended by 2023 Session Laws, ch. 307,sec. 3, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2017 Session Laws, ch. 273, sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.

Amended by 2012 Session Laws, ch. 302, sec. 3, eff. 7/1/2012.