§577-28 Affidavit of caregiver consent for minor's health care. (a) Except for children placed under the custody of the department of human services, pursuant to proceedings under chapter 587A, a caregiver who possesses and presents a notarized affidavit of caregiver consent for a minor's health care under subsection (b) may consent on behalf of a minor to primary and preventive medical and dental care and diagnostic testing, and other medically necessary health care and treatment. Examination and treatment shall be prescribed by or under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice nurse, dentist, or mental health professional licensed to practice in the State.
(b) An affidavit of caregiver consent for a minor's health care shall include the following:
(c) The affidavit of caregiver consent for a minor's health care shall be superseded by written notification from the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian to the health care professionals providing services to the minor that the affidavit has been rescinded.
(d) Any person who relies in good faith on the affidavit of caregiver consent for a minor's health care shall:
(e) The consent authorized by this section shall not be applicable for purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794).
(f) The caregiver consent for a minor's health care is a separate document and shall serve a purpose distinct from the affidavit for caregiver consent under section 302A-482.
(g) As used in this section, "caregiver" means any person who is at least eighteen years of age and: