27A.095 Standard power of attorney regarding medical treatment and school-
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related decisions for a minor.
(1)As used in this section, "medical treatment" means any medical, chiropractic,
optometric, or dental examination, diagnostic procedure, and treatment, including
but not limited to hospitalization, developmental screening, mental health screening
and treatment, preventive care, pharmacy services, immunizations recommended by
the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices, well-child care, and blood testing, except that "medical
treatment" shall not include HIV/AIDS testing, controlled substance testing, or any
other testing for which a separate court order or informed consent is required under
other applicable law.
(2)The Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop a standard power of attorney
for the limited purpose of establishing authority to consent to medical treatment for
a minor and to make school-related decisions for a minor.
(3)The standard power of attorney developed under subsection
(2)of this section shall
be available through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the office of
the circuit clerk where the informal caregiver resides.