§43A-4-104.

§43A-4-104.
   
   Before proceeding with any major operation which in the judgment of
   the superintendent of the institution is advisable or necessary, the
   superintendent shall notify or cause to be notified the spouse, parent
   or guardian or one of the next of kin residing in Oklahoma, if such
   information is shown by the records on file with the superintendent
   and a copy of said notice shall be filed in the patient's records;
   except that in cases of grave emergency where the medical staff feels
   that surgical or other intervention is necessary to prevent serious
   consequences or death, authority is hereby given to proceed with such
   measure.