Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to abridge any right of a person 18 years of age or over to refuse to consent to medical and surgical treatment as to his own person.
History. Code 1933, § 88-2907, enacted by Ga. L. 1971, p. 438, § 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