602 - Treatment and Transport of Minors

What is the definition of minors according to the document?

What is the Code of Virginia § 54.1-2969?

Whose consent is required for emergency medical treatment/transportation of minors?

What should be done if the minor is physically capable of giving consent and the parent/guardian is not present?

What will be done for minors physically incapable of giving consent?

What will be done if the nature of the injury/illness is not one requiring immediate medical attention?

How should emancipated minors be treated for purposes of consent to treatment and/or transportation?

The document provides guidance for Chesapeake Fire Department members on treatment and transportation of minors.
Minors are defined as persons under eighteen years of age.
Emergency medical treatment/transportation of minors shall be rendered in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 54.1-2969.
Consent must first be obtained from a parent, guardian, or person with custodial care of the minor for treatment and/or transportation.
If the minor is physically capable of giving consent and the parent/guardian is not present, consent must first be obtained from the minor.
Appropriate care will be rendered and transportation to the nearest appropriate medical facility provided for minors physically incapable of giving consent.
Reasonable time will be taken to locate the parent, guardian, or custodial person if the nature of the injury/illness is not one requiring immediate medical attention.
Minors less than 14 years of age will be treated and transported to the nearest appropriate medical facility if unable to locate such person within a reasonable time.
Emancipated minors should be treated as adults for purposes of consent to treatment and/or transportation.
Thorough documentation of consent or refusal to consent must be made on the patient care report in all cases.

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