Individuals who may consent to health care

1. Law
2. US Virgin Islands Code
3. Health
4. General Provisions
5. Health Care Consent
6. Individuals who may consent to health care

• Unless incapable of consenting under section 204 of this title, an individual may consent to health care for himself if he is:

  • (1) An adult; or

  • (2) a minor and

    • (A) is emancipated pursuant to Title 16, chapter 9, Virgin Islands Code;

    • (B) has attained the age of 17 years and, regardless of the source of income, is living apart from his parents or from an individual in loco parentis and is managing his own affairs;

    • (C) is or has been married;

    • (D) is in the military service of the United States; or

    • (E) is authorized to consent to his health care by any other law of this territory.

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