55 Pa. Code § 6000.1012

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024

Section 6000.1012 - Individuals who are not competent and need emergency treatment

Consent is implied in law for emergencies and there is no need to seek a surrogate health care decision maker before providing emergency medical treatment. See the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (40 P.S. §§ 1303.101-1303.1115); In re Dorone, 534 A.2d 452 (Pa. 1987).