§ 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§ 41-1-406 Repealed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

Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 41 > Chapter 1 > Part 4 - Consent for Health Services

  • 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