Minor Child Medical Consent

A minor (child) medical consent is a legal document providing someone other than the parent or legal guardian temporary rights to seek and provide healthcare and healthcare decisions on behalf of their child. Common individuals who receive such consent are grandparents, daycares, babysitters, teachers, step-parents, sports coaches, and trusted friends.

Supplemental Forms

Child Power of Attorney – In addition to handling the medical decisions of a child, a parent or guardian can assign other responsibilities such as educational powers and everyday caretaker.

Grandparent Consent to Minor (Child) – Specifically for grandparents who will have the legal right to choose the medical treatment for a minor (child).

When is it Needed?

A child medical consent form should be utilized when:

A parent or legal guardian would like to provide another entity or individual limited consent to obtain medical care for your child.
A parent or legal guardian would like to provide another entity or individual the ability to request medical attention for the child while under their care (i.e., babysitter, daycare).
The child will be in the temporary care of another individual or group (i.e., school teachers, church groups).