2007-02-09 08:06:05 · 7 answers · asked by Robin 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A young friend of mine was hit by a car and we can not locate his father.
2007-02-09 08:11:48 · update #1
If the minor needs emergency medical care, I rather suspect they're REQUIRED by law to treat 'em...
2007-02-09 08:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are required to help the child even without the parents consent. If a child needs help it is the hospitals legal obligation to do all in their power.
2007-02-09 08:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in any state, if the child is injured seriously enough that it may die, then yes, they can treat the child to save its life. If the child is injured and not in danger of dying, then no, they have to wait for parental permission. They can stabilize the child and that is all.
2007-02-09 08:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only emergency like getting hit by car
2007-02-09 08:14:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually only in an emergency situation.
2007-02-09 08:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a serious enough situation i dont see why not. Or are you looking for a reason to sue someone.
2007-02-09 08:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope,you gotta let the kid die until a judge says save him
2007-02-10 14:37:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋