Section 20-102 - Treatment for health-related problems (a) A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical or dental treatment if the minor: (1) Is married; (2) Is the parent of a child; or (3) (i) Is living separate and apart from the minor's parent, parents, or guardian, whether with or without ...
Under Maryland's common law doctrine of informed consent, a “mentally competent adult” is entitled to give or withhold consent to medical treatment after receiving a fair and reasonable explanation of the proposed treatment.
Yes, in some circumstances. The HHS regulations require that an investigator obtain legally effective informed consent from subjects or a legally authorized representative before the subjects may be involved in research (45 CFR 46.116), unless this requirement has been waived by an IRB.
The general rule is that the age at which a young person can legally consent to engage in intercourse, sexual contact, or a sexual act with another person is 16 years. Please see Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law 3-301 for the extensive definitions of sexual contact and sexual act under the statute.
A custodian shall deny inspection of a hospital record that: (1) relates to: (i) medical administration; (ii) staff; (iii) medical care; or (iv) other medical information; and (2) contains general or specific information about one or more individuals.
Maryland is one of a few states that have two-party consent laws. Meaning that, under the Maryland Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act, it is unlawful to audio record someone without the consent of all parties to the conversation.
Under Maryland's Wiretap Act, it is unlawful to record any private in-person conversation or any telephone or electronic communication unless you are a party to the conversation and have the permission of all the other parties. Additionally, recording with criminal or tortious purpose is illegal, regardless of consent.
Enacted in 1970, Maryland's Public Information Act (PIA), grants the public a broad right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens.
Rule 4-346 - Probation (a) Manner of Imposing. When placing a defendant on probation, the court shall advise the defendant of the conditions and duration of probation and the possible consequences of a violation of any of the conditions.