Rule 11-417. Emergency Medical Treatment

The court may order emergency medical, dental, or surgical treatment of a child who is already under the jurisdiction of the court if (1) the child is alleged to be suffering from a condition or illness which, in the opinion of a licensed physician or dentist, requires immediate treatment, and (2) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian is not available or, without good cause, refuses to consent to the treatment. Cross reference: See Code, Courts Article, § 3-8A-21. Compare Code, Courts Article, § 3-824, providing broader authority in CINA and voluntary placement proceedings.