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OK SB69
Bill
AI Summary
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Permits physicians, dentists, psychologists, registered nurses, surgeons, interns, physician assistants, and other authorized health professionals to examine a child without parental consent when they have reasonable grounds to believe the child has been abused or neglected
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Covers physical abuse, mental abuse, and sexual abuse or neglect
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Applies only when the health care professional reasonably believes a child's physical or mental condition has been adversely affected by abuse or neglect
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Creates codification in Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-3-104 of Title 10A
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Effective date: November 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Treatment of minors; permitting certain health care practitioners to treat a child without consent in cases of suspected abuse or neglect. Codification. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/8/2011