Subject to other provisions of this chapter, the head of a mental health or developmental disability facility may authorize the medical and surgical treatment of a patient or resident under the following circumstances: (1) Upon consent of a patient or resident who is competent; (2) Upon consent of a parent or legal guardian of a patient or resident who is a minor or legally incapacitated; (3) Pursuant to the provisions of chapter 431 ; (4) Pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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