shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Authorized adult." An adult to whom a minor's parent or
guardian has given written authorization 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 I through 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 agency." A Commonwealth agency 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.
"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.
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