Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Nov 19, 2024
§ 211.5 - Action under State law; appointment of guardian.

Whenever an eligible person is incapable of giving his consent to care and treatment in a hospital, either because of his mental condition or because he is a minor, the agency will take appropriate action under State law, including, if necessary, procuring the appointment of a legal guardian, to ensure the proper planning for and provision of such care and treatment.

authority: Secs. 1-11, 74 Stat. 308-310; 24 U.S.C. 321-329.
source: 39 FR 26546, July 19, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 45 CFR 211.5