Section 6000.1012. Individuals who are not competent and need emergency treatment

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Consent is implied in law for emergencies and there is no need to seek a surrogate health care decision maker before providing emergency medical treatment. See the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (40 P. S. § § 1303.101—1303.1115); In re Dorone, 534 A.2d 452 (Pa. 1987).

                    
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