{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-78b-3-407","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 78B-3-407","heading":"Limitation on actions against health care providers when parent or guardian refuses to consent to health care of child.","body":"(1) A malpractice action against a health care provider may not be brought on the basis of the consequences resulting from the refusal of a child's parent or guardian to consent to the child's health care, if:\n(a) the health care is recommended by the health care provider;\n(b) the parent or guardian is provided with sufficient information to make an informed decision regarding the recommendation of the health care provider; and\n(c) the consent of the parent or guardian is required by law before the health care may be administered.\n(2) The sole purpose of this section is to prohibit a malpractice action against a health care provider under the circumstances set forth by this section. This section may not be construed to:\n(a) create a new cause of action;\n(b) expand an existing cause of action;\n(c) impose a new duty on a health care provider; or\n(d) expand an existing duty of a health care provider.","path":["Title 78B Judicial Code","Chapter 78B-3 Civil Actions","Part 78B-3-4 Utah Health Care Malpractice Act"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78B/Chapter3/78B-3-S407.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:34Z","sha256":"11a314a64571d64c115f0001c2dabaa6f95d3b638d9294e2561d28b59aecd62d","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-78b-3-406","next":"us-ut/utah-code-78b-3-407.5"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}