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27A.095 Standard power of attorney regarding medical treatment and school-related decisions for a minor.

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Page 1 of 1 27A.095 Standard power of attorney regarding medical treatment and school- related decisions for a minor. (1) As used in this section, &quot;medical treatment&quot; means any medical, chiropractic, optometric, or dental examination, diagnostic procedure, and treatment, including <br>but not limited to hospitalization, developmental screening, mental health screening <br>and treatment, preventive care, pharmacy services, immunizations recommended by <br>the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on <br>Immunization Practices, well-child care, and blood testing, except that &quot;medical <br>treatment&quot; shall not include HIV/AIDS testing, controlled substance testing, or any <br>other testing for which a separate court order or informed consent is required under <br>other applicable law. (2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall develop a standard power of attorney for the limited purpose of establishing authority to consent to medical treatment for <br>a minor and to make school-related decisions for a minor. (3) The standard power of attorney developed under subsection (2) of this section shall be available through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the office of <br>the circuit clerk where the informal caregiver resides. Effective: July 12, 2006 <br>History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 198, sec. 2, effective July 12, 2006.