§ 143B-816. Authority to provide necessary medical or surgical care.
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§ 143B-816. Authority to provide necessary medical or surgical care.
The Division may provide any medical and surgical treatment necessary to preserve the life and health of juveniles committed to the custody of the Division; however, no surgical operation may be performed except as authorized in G.S. 148-22.2. (1998-202, s. 1(b); 2000-137, s. 1(b); 2011-145, s. 19.1( l ), (t); 2017-186, s. 1(t2); 2021-180, s. 19C.9(aa).)