Mo. Rev. Stat. § 630.183

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 630.183 - Officers may authorize medical treatment for patient

Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the head of a mental health or developmental disability facility may authorize the medical and surgical treatment of a patient or resident under the following circumstances:

(1) Upon consent of a patient or resident who is competent;

(2) Upon consent of a parent or legal guardian of a patient or resident who is a minor or legally incapacitated;

(3) Pursuant to the provisions of chapter 431;

(4) Pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

§ 630.183, RSMo

L. 1980 H.B. 1724, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 2011H.B. 555 merged with H.B. 648