N.J.S.A. 30:4-7.3 — Authority to consent to emergency treatment.

30:4-7.3 Authority to consent to emergency treatment. 3. In a case certified by a licensed physician, surgeon, psychiatrist or dentist to be one of grave emergency and to require immediate surgical intervention or other treatment in order to prevent the death of, or serious consequences to such patient, inmate or resident, the chief executive officer or regional administrator is hereby authorized to consent to such medical, psychiatric, surgical or dental treatment to such patient, inmate or resident as recommended and prescribed by such certification. L.1969,c.181,s.3; amended 1997, c.208, s.3.

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