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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XL. Additional Executive Departments § 630.183. Officers may authorize medical treatment for patient - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xl-additional-executive-departments/mo-rev-st-630-183/
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