Section 30603 - Refusal of Medical or Dental Treatment(a) A ward, or a parent or guardian if the ward is under 18 years of age, may refuse medical, surgical, mental and/or dental treatment, including the administration of medication; and if the treatment is accepted, may revoke that acceptance at any time in the future. However, necessary medical or dental treatment may be administered to a ward, either an adult or a minor, without consent, or in the absence of a parent or guardian's consent and against his or her will and in accordance with Section 30604. Involuntary psychotropic medication may be administered in accordance with Section 30664.(b) The Youth Authority physician or dentist shall explain the consequences of the refusal to the ward or a parent or guardian if the ward is under 18 and record the refusal in the medical record, including a statement of the possible consequences if the medical, surgical, mental and/or dental treatment is not administered.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 30603
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4734 to title 9, section 30603, including amendment of subsection (a), filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7). Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004, 1752 and 1755.3, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4734 to title 9, section 30603, including amendment of subsection (a), filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).