{"data":{"id":"us-nh/rsa-141-c-16","jurisdiction":"us-nh","citation":"RSA 141-C:16","heading":"Mode of Treatment and Care.","body":"Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the commissioner to restrict in any manner a person's right to select the mode of treatment of his choice, or to refuse treatment, when treatment is ordered by the commissioner under RSA 141-C:15, I, or to request any physical examination or treatment of a person who in good faith relies upon spiritual means or prayer for healing. Such reliance or treatment or refusal of treatment shall not be considered a danger or menace to others under any provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that there is compliance with the sanitary, isolation and quarantine laws and rules adopted under this chapter. This section shall not be construed to prevent a parent or guardian from exercising his legal responsibilities.","path":["Title X: PUBLIC HEALTH","Chapter 141-C: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE"],"source_url":"https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/X/141-C/141-C-16.htm","current_through":"2025 regular legislative session, or December 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T13:23:11Z","sha256":"d5297868d29fae2b6ef46331b3bcd0276d59c84be5f734b299cea9cb71ffbb87","source_id":"us-nh","stale":false,"prev":"us-nh/rsa-141-c-15-a","next":"us-nh/rsa-141-c-16-a"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}