Emergencies

(a) As used in this Code section, the term ‘‘emergency’’ means a situation wherein (1) according to competent medical judgment, the proposed surgical or medical treatment or procedures are reasonably necessary and (2) a person authorized to consent under Code Section 31-9-2 is not readily available and any delay in treatment could reasonably be expected to jeopardize the life or health of the person 545 31-9-4 affected or could reasonably result in disfigurement or impaired faculties. (b) In addition to any instances in which a consent is excused or implied at law, a consent to surgical or medical treatment or procedures suggested, recommended, prescribed, or directed by a duly licensed physician will be implied where an emergency exists. History. — Code 1933, § 88-2905, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 438, § 1.