This chapter shall be applicable to the care and treatment of patients in facilities for the mentally ill as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 37-3-1.
History. Code 1933, § 88-2903, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 438, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 704, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Consent for Surgical or Medical Treatment
§ 31-9-2. Persons Authorized to Consent to Surgical or Medical Treatment
§ 31-9-4. Applicability of Chapter to Care and Treatment of Mentally Ill
§ 31-9-5. Applicability of Chapter to Abortion and Sterilization Procedures
§ 31-9-6. Construction of Chapter; Requirements of Valid Consent
§ 31-9-7. Right of Persons Who Are at Least 18 Years of Age to Refuse to Consent to Treatment