WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                            Ch. 3

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect cross-reference in § 17-202.1(b)(1) of the Health - General
Article.

Occurred: As a result of Ch. 480, § 2, Acts of 1990.

18-336.

(d) If the individual is unable to give informed consent, substitute consent may be
given under [§ 20-107] § 5-605 of this article.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect cross-reference in § 18-336(d) of the Health - General
Article.

Occurred: As a result of Ch. 372, § 2, Acts of 1993.

18-337.

(c) When the local health officer is notified, the health officer shall enforce the
provisions of §§ 18-208 through [18-213] 18-213.1:

(1)     Within a reasonable time; and

(2)     To the extent feasible.
DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect cross-reference in § 18-337(c) of the Health - General
Article.

Occurred: As a result of Ch. 212, Acts of 1993.

18-338.1.

(c) [If] IF, by virtue of the physical or mental condition of a patient, a physician,
nurse, or designee of a health care facility is unable to obtain the informed consent of the
patient to test a blood sample of the patient for the presence of HIV in accordance with
subsection (b) of this section, the physician, nurse, or designee of the health care facility
shall seek the consent of any person who has authority to consent to medical care for the
patient as provided under [§ 20-107] § 5-605 of this article or as otherwise authorized by
law.

(f) The notification required under [subsection (d)] SUBSECTION (E) of this
section shall:

(1)     Be made within 48 hours of confirmation of the results of the patient's
HIV test;

(2)     Include subsequent written confirmation of the possible exposure to
HIV; and

- 127 -