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Medical Information For Minor Children

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL INFORMATION

If your child needs medical, dental, hospital or other health

services, you as parent must give permission. It’s the law.

What about the times when you cannot be reached for

permission? That could mean care would be delayed until

consent is obtained. Except in a life- or limb-threatening sit-

uation, emergency care may be rendered to a child only

with the consent of the parent or legal guardian. Sometimes

a child may need care which is not a true emergency. In

such cases, making an effort to contact a parent for permis-

sion means unnecessary anxious moments for the child.

You can prepare for such unexpected situations when you

are away. Make sure babysitters know how to reach you at

all times. And when you know you will be hard to reach,

you can give permission to other adults. They can then act

for you.

This form allows you to appoint adults who may be

responsible for medical care for your children when you are

not available. Fill out this form carefully. Have your signa-

ture witnessed. Put it in a place that is easy to find. Tell

babysitters and others where to find it.

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Medical Information For Minor Children