What Happens if My Child Needs Emergency Care and I Can't be Reached?
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As a general rule, health care providers must obtain the consent of a child's parent or guardian before providing medical treatment to the minor. However, in emergency situations, there is a generally recognized exception which allows health care providers to provide necessary medical treatment to save your child's life or to prevent adverse consequences.

Even though health care providers will provide emergency medical treatment, it is a good idea to discuss the possible need for emergency treatment with an adult who will be responsible for your child. For example, if your child will be with an aunt, uncle, or grandparent, you should review your wishes with that adult and your physician. You can also create a Health Care Power of Attorney for your minor child on this site and then have that document have a legal review by a lawyer to make sure you've done everything right. This document will name someone you trust to make healthcare decisions for your child, if you're not available to make them.

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