Medical Treatment Authorization For A Minor - John Dunn, Consultant, Ambertec, P.E., P.C.

We have wonderful grandsons. They are hale, hearty and thriving. However, there is always the possibility of illness or injury so our family has taken various precautions which include authorizations of myself and my wife, the grandparents, to make any medical decisions that might be needed if Mom and Dad just happened for some reason to not be available at some crucial moment.

In the event of such a situation, we have the following document:

Both mother and father sign on the two lines.

Of course, there may be variants. If there is only one parent, then only that one person is named and only one person signs. Also, this document may include any number of children, not just two. In fact, my grandchildren number three.

I am NOT an attorney so this essay is NOT to be treated as legal advice. However, it is a step that we as a family have chosen to take and it is only presented in that way. Your own family situation may differ in various ways from our own so you would be well advised to seek appropriate professional guidance.

For example, similar authorization(s) might be applicable in the case of an elderly relative or someone with disabilities.

Just make the proper decisions. Don't let things go by default.