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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) In the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a health care provider who accepts the health history and other information given by a person who is delegated the authority to consent to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 or 38-137 shall not be liable for an adverse reaction related to an immunization of the minor resulting from factual errors in the health history or information given by the person to the health care provider.
(b) In the absence of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a health care provider who relies on the consent of a person delegated the authority to consent to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 or 38-137 shall not be liable for damages arising from reliance on such consent.
(c) Except for acts of willful misconduct or gross negligence, a person who consents to the immunization of a minor as provided by K.S.A. 38-136 or 38-137 shall not be liable for damages arising from any such immunization administered by a person authorized by law to administer immunizations in this state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 38. Minors § 38-139. Health care provider has immunity if relying on consent - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-38-minors/ks-st-sect-38-139/
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