Guam § 13303 - Authorization for Photographs, X-rays and Radiological or Other Diagnostic Examination.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 13303 — Authorization for Photographs, X-rays and Radiological or Other Diagnostic Examination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13303. Authorization for Photographs, X-rays and Radiological or Other Diagnostic Examination.
(a) Any health professional or paraprofessional, physician licensed or authorized to practice medicine
in Guam, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, hospital or similar institution’s personnel engaged in
the admission, examination, care or treatment of patients, medical examiner, coroner, social worker or
police officer, who has a child whom the person reasonably believes has been harmed, shall make every
good faith effort to take or cause to be taken color photographs of the areas of trauma visible on the child.
If medically indicated, such person may take or cause to be taken x-rays of the child or cause a radiological
or other diagnostic examination to be performed on the child.
(b) Color photographs, x-rays, radiological or other diagnostic examination reports which show
evidence of imminent harm or threatened harm to a child shall be immediately forwarded to Child Protective
Services.
COL 2025-12-23
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 13303
What does Guam Code Annotated § 13303 cover?
Section 13303 ("Authorization for Photographs, X-rays and Radiological or Other Diagnostic Examination.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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