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Upon the advice and direction of a treating physician or, if more than one, any one of them, a member of the medical staff of a hospital, public clinic, or physician licensed to practice medicine, may, but shall not be obligated to, inform the spouse, parent, custodian or guardian of any such minor as to the treatment given or needed, and such information may be given to, or withheld from the spouse, parent, custodian or guardian without the consent of the minor patient and even over the express refusal of the minor patient to the providing of such information.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 9. Children Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts 9 § 17A-5 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-9-children-juvenile-and-domestic-relations-courts/nj-st-sect-9-17a-5/
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