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Any person under the age of twenty-one years infected with a venereal disease may be given appropriate treatment by a physician. If the minor consents to undergo treatment, approval or consent of his parents or persons in loco parentis shall not be necessary and the physician shall not be sued or held liable for properly administering appropriate treatment to the minor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 521.14a. Treatment of minors - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-521-14a/
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