Montana Code > Title 41 > Chapter 1 > Part 4 – Consent for Health Services


§ 41-1-401	Definitions
§ 41-1-402	Validity of consent of minor for health services
§ 41-1-403	Release of information by health professional
§ 41-1-404	Financial responsibility of minor
§ 41-1-405	Emergencies and special situations
§ 41-1-406	Repealed
§ 41-1-407	Immunity and responsibility of physician or health care facility

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Emancipated minor: means an individual under 18 years of age who:

(a)is or has been married;

(b)is separated from the individual's parent, parents, or legal guardian and is self-supporting; or

(c)has been granted the right to consent to medical treatment pursuant to an order of limited emancipation granted by a court pursuant to 41-3-438. See Montana Code 41-1-401
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Health care facility: has the meaning provided in 50-5-101. See Montana Code 41-1-401
Health professional: includes only those persons licensed in Montana as physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, advanced practice registered nurses, dentists, physician assistants, professional counselors, or social workers. See Montana Code 41-1-401
Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201