Oregon Statutes 109.685 – Immunity from civil liability for person providing treatment or diagnosis
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A physician, physician assistant, psychologist, nurse practitioner, clinical social worker licensed under ORS § 675.530, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS Chapter 685 or community mental health program described in ORS § 109.675 who in good faith provides diagnosis or treatment to a minor as authorized by ORS § 109.675 shall not be subject to any civil liability for providing such diagnosis or treatment without consent of the parent or legal guardian of the minor. [1985 c.525 § 3; 1989 c.721 § 49; 2009 c.442 § 32; 2009 c.595 § 73; 2013 c.178 § 3; 2014 c.45 § 15; 2017 c.356 § 8]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 109.685
- 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.