§ 52a01

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 'Authorized adult.' An adult who has a valid health care proxy to consent to the minor's medical treatment. 'Bureau.' The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. 'Controlled substance.' A drug, substance or immediate precursor included in Schedules II, III, IV and V of section 4 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. 'Licensing board.' A Commonwealth board which licenses, registers or certifies a prescriber. 'Medical emergency.' A situation which, in a prescriber's good faith professional judgment, creates an immediate threat of serious risk to the life or physical health of a minor. 'Minor.' An individual under 18 years of age. The term excludes an individual who is emancipated by: (1) marrying; (2) entering the armed forces of the United States; (3) being employed and self-sustaining; or (4) otherwise being independent from the care and control of the individual's parent, guardian or custodian.

entering the armed forces of the United States; (3) being employed and self-sustaining; or (4) otherwise being independent from the care and control of the individual's parent, guardian or custodian. 'Opioid.' Any of the following: (1) A preparation or derivative of opium. (2) A synthetic narcotic that has opiate-like effects but is not derived from opium. (3) A group of naturally occurring peptides that bind at or otherwise influence opiate receptors, including opioid agonist. 'Prescriber.' A person that is licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to distribute, dispense or administer a controlled substance, other drug or device in the course of professional practice or research in this Commonwealth. The term does not include a veterinarian.