The Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar In addition, when a hospital or medical provider does not agree with the decision to refuse medical treatment, the state of Florida may file a lawsuit to compel medical treatment
Medical Treatment - Case Summaries - CPCS Website The state has a compelling interest in promoting the welfare of children and in the preservation of life, and as such a court may order medical treatment for a child over parental objections where the treatment is necessary to save the child’s life
Limones v. Sch. Dist. of Lee County - Justia Law Twenty-six minutes after Abel’s initial collapse, emergency responders revived him Abel survived but suffered a severe brain injury due to a lack of oxygen over the time delay involved
Florida Parents’ Bill of Rights Impact on Healthcare Providers This new law, Florida Statutes Chapter 1014, should not substantially change the way health care providers interact with minors It may however provide a more unified approach to parents’ rights to both making health care decisions and obtain access to the medical records of their minor children