New Hampshire Revised Statutes 463:12-a – Guardianship of Minors in Foster Care and Consent for Medical Treatment
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For any guardianship granted to the department of health and human services for a minor in foster care, or for any minor in the legal custody of the department receiving foster care services, the department’s authority to consent to medical treatment for the minor may be established by, but not limited to, any of the following:
I. A duly executed “Authorization for Medical Treatment” signed by the minor’s parent or guardian;
II. For the provision of ordinary medical care, including behavioral, mental health, or developmental health services, a copy of that portion of the court order transferring legal custody of the minor to the department under RSA 169-C; or
III. A copy of the letter of guardianship issued to the department that authorizes the department to consent to medical or other treatment of the minor.
I. A duly executed “Authorization for Medical Treatment” signed by the minor’s parent or guardian;
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 463:12-a
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of these laws, shall mean the section next preceding or following that in which such reference is made, unless some other is expressly designated. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:13
- 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.
II. For the provision of ordinary medical care, including behavioral, mental health, or developmental health services, a copy of that portion of the court order transferring legal custody of the minor to the department under RSA 169-C; or
III. A copy of the letter of guardianship issued to the department that authorizes the department to consent to medical or other treatment of the minor.