Informed consent shall be obtained from a legal guardian or other person authorized by law when the person is not competent. A minor shall have the capacity to give informed consent to have the human immunodeficiency virus test performed on himself.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-2B-3

  • 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.
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