Section 16

If, in the opinion of a medical officer, the child referred to in section 13

requires treatment for a minor illness, injury or condition, a protector or police officer may authorise such treatment.

If, in the opinion of a medical officer, the child referred to in section 13 is suffering from a serious illness·, injury or condition or requires surgery or psychiatric treatment, a protector or police officer shall immediately notify or attempt notify and consult the guardian of the child or any person having the authority to consent to such treatment, and may with the written consent to such treatment, authorise such medical, surgical or psychiatric treatment as may be considered necessary by a medical officer.

If the consent referred to in subsection {2) cannot be obtained or if there is immediate risk to the health of the child, a protector may authorise such treatment as may be considered necessary by a medical officer.

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No liability incurred for giving authorisation.