Medical Treatment Authorization for a Minor

When someone else is looking after your child (whether it's a daycare provider, other parent, or grandparent), you can ensure that the caretaker can organize medical treatment for him or her, if necessary, with a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor. When you're arranging care for a child, it's vital that you make sure all the paperwork is in order. With a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor, you can grant permission for a child to receive the medical attention they need if you are unable to be with your child.

Use the Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor document if:

• You want to give limited consent to let someone caring for your child to get medical treatment for them.
• You have a regular, trusted daycare provider, who you want to give permission to have get emergency medical treatment for your child if necessary.
• Anyone besides you will be caring for your child.