A minor age sixteen or older may consent to a forensic medical examination, as defined under § 22-22-26.5 . The minor's consent is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority, and consent of a parent or guardian is not required under this section. The physician, hospital, or clinic shall take reasonable steps to notify a minor's parent or guardian that an examination has taken place, unless the parent or guardian is the suspected perpetrator.
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