Medical emergency

This article shall not apply when, in the best clinical judgment of the attending physician on the facts of the case before him or her, a medical emergency exists that so complicates the condition of the unemancipated minor as to require an immediate abortion. A person who performs an abortion as a medical emergency under the provisions of this Code section shall certify in writing the medical indications on which this judgment was based when filing such reports as are required by law. History. — Code 1981, § 15-11-686, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242. 15-11-687. Immunity of health care provider acting in good faith. Any physician or any person employed or connected with a physician, hospital, or health care facility performing abortions who acts in good faith shall be justified in relying on the representations of the unemancipated minor or of any other person providing the information required under this article. No physician or other person who furnishes 1327 15-11-700 professional services related to an act authorized or required by this article and who relies upon the information furnished pursuant to this article shall be held to have violated any criminal law or to be civilly liable for such reliance, provided that the physician or other person acted in good faith. History. — Code 1981, § 15-11-687, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242. 15-11-688. Penalty.