Alternate Consent

If the minor patient declares in a signed written statement that she is a victim of sexual abuse, neglect, or physical abuse by either of her parents or legal guardian(s), then the attending physician shall obtain the written consent required by this Act from a brother or sister of the minor who is over twenty-one

(21)years of age, or from a stepparent or grandparent specified by the minor. The physician who intends to perform the abortion must certify in the patient’s medical record that he or she has received the written declaration of abuse or neglect. Any physician relying in good faith on a written statement under this Section shall not be civilly or criminally liable under any provisions of this Act for failure to obtain consent.