Authorize medical treatment for your minor child: Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor
What is a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor?
A Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor allows a designated individual to make any necessary healthcare decisions for your child in your absence. Also known as Medical Consent for Minor, it can ensure that your child receives prompt medical attention when someone else is looking after them.
Common situations where the Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor could be crucial include when the parents are traveling or when the child is routinely in the care of another, such as a babysitter, nanny, daycare provider, teacher, step-parent, grandparent, or sports coach. This document allows you to specify the scope of permission to treat your child, from allowing basic first aid or emergency medical treatment only, to approving the use of general anesthesia. It also enables you to provide information about your child's physician, preferred hospital, insurance, and prescription medications. It is important to choose someone you trust to make these decisions.
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When to use a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor:
- You want to give limited consent to someone else to obtain medical treatment for your child.
- You have a regular, trusted daycare provider who you want to be able to request medical attention for your child if it becomes necessary while the child is in their care.
- Your child will be in the temporary care of someone else, such as other family members, school teachers or coaches, church groups, or travel agencies.
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MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR A MINOR
I, , the authority to obtain medical treatment for the following child(ren):
| Name of Child: |
| Birthdate: |
The above care provider(s) are authorized to:
| Other Information: |
This grant of temporary authority shall begin on , and shall remain effective
Dated:
| By: | Date: |
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| Preferred Phone Number: |
| Alternate Phone Number: |
, COUNTY OF PARISH OF
On this _____ day of ____________________, _____, before me, ______________________________, the undersigned officer, personally appeared ______________________________, known to me (or proved to me on the oath of ______________________________) to be the person who is described in and who executed the within and foregoing , and being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
Before me, a Notary Public (or justice of the peace) in and for said county, personally appeared the above named ______________________________, who acknowledged that he/she did sign the foregoing , and being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name at ________________________________, this _____ day of ____________________, _____.
The foregoing was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________________, _____, by ______________________________, who, being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
The foregoing was acknowledged before me, by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this _____ day of ____________________, _____ by ______________________________, who is personally known to me or who have produced ________________________________ as identification, and being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
This was acknowledged before me on this _____ day of ____________________, _____ by ______________________________, who, being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
On this _____ day of ____________________, _____, before me personally appeared ______________________________, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing , and, being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
On this _____ day of ____________________, _____, before me, ________________________________, personally appeared ______________________________, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within , and, being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
On this _____ day of ____________________, _____, before me, the undersigned, Notary Public for the State of Vermont, personally appeared ______________________________, to me known (or to me proved) to be the identical person named in and who executed the above , who, being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________________, _____, by ______________________________, who, being first duly sworn on oath according to law, deposes and says that he/she has read the foregoing subscribed by him/her, and that the matters stated herein are true to the best of his/her information, knowledge and belief.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
Signature of person taking acknowledgment
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Name typed, printed, or stamped
Title (and Rank)
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Title or rank
My commission expires _____________
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Serial number (if applicable)
Serial number, if any
Notary Address:
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Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor FAQs
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Is a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor form required for every medical appointment?
It depends on the policies of the healthcare provider or medical facility. In emergencies or urgent situations, verbal consent may be sufficient. However, for non-emergency medical appointments or procedures, healthcare providers may require written consent using this form.
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Does a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor document need to be notarized?
Yes, in order to be legally binding, a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor document needs to be notarized. Both parents may want to sign the document, if possible.
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Who can provide consent using a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor form?
Generally, a parent or legal guardian of the minor child is authorized to provide consent for medical treatment using this form. In some cases, temporary caregivers or individuals designated by the parent or legal guardian may also be authorized to provide consent.
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What are the 4 types of consent?
The four types of consent are:
- Implied consent.
- Express consent.
- Informed consent.
- Unanimous consent.
This Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor document is an example of express consent, as it gives an authorized individual permission to provide express consent to medical care or treatment for your child(ren).
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What is the difference between a Minor’s Medical Consent Form and a Travel Consent Form?
The primary difference between these documents is marked by the authorization type, travel vs. medical. A medical authorization is specific to your child's healthcare needs, while travel authorization allows your child to travel under the care of whomever you, as the parent or guardian, name in the Travel Consent document.
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Can a Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor form be revoked?
Yes, the consent provided on the form can typically be revoked by the parent or legal guardian at any time, either verbally or in writing. However, it's essential to notify the healthcare provider promptly if consent is revoked to avoid any misunderstandings.
