Idaho § 39-4506 - Sufficiency of consent
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-4506 — Sufficiency of consent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-4506. Sufficiency of consent
Consent, or refusal to consent, for the furnishing of health care services shall be valid in all respects if the person giving or refusing the consent is sufficiently aware of pertinent facts respecting the need for, the nature of, and the significant risks ordinarily attendant upon such a person receiving such services, as to permit the giving or withholding of such consent to be a reasonably informed decision. Any such consent shall be deemed valid and so informed if the health care provider to whom it is given or by whom it is secured has made such disclosures and given such advice respecting pertinent facts and considerations as would ordinarily be made and given under the same or similar circumstances.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-4506
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-4506 cover?
Section 39-4506 ("Sufficiency of consent") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 39-4506?
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