§ 5–607

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 5-607 (2026)

Title 5. Death

Subtitle 6. Health Care Decisions Act

A health care provider may treat a patient who is incapable of making an informed decision, without consent, if:

(1)

The treatment is of an emergency medical nature;

(2)

A person who is authorized to give the consent is not available immediately; and

(3)

The attending physician determines that:

(i)

There is a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious harm to the patient; and

(ii)

With a reasonable degree of medical certainty, the life or health of the patient would be affected adversely by delaying treatment to obtain consent.