Children's Preconsent

A preconsent form enables healthcare professionals to treat your child for minor emergencies when, and only when, you cannot be notified. The form not only provides permission but also provides valuable health facts about your child. You can also use the form to inform hospital staff about special things that will help comfort your child.

The form should be completed and given to the person responsible for your child during times when you are not available, including times when your child is going to camp or traveling with someone else.

Of course, if an emergency is life threatening or one in which the young person may develop complications, treatment would begin immediately, with or without a consent form.

Download the consent form from the Related Downloads box, and fill out one for each child.