Child Medical & Travel Consent Forms

What are child medical & travel consent forms?

Child medical and travel consent forms are legal documents that give permission for someone else, typically a parent or guardian, to authorize medical treatment and travel for a child.

The child medical consent form authorizes medical treatment for a child under the care of someone else, such as a grandparent, babysitter, teacher, or coach, when the child requires medical attention. The form typically includes information about the child’s medical history, emergency contact information, and details about the medical treatment that is authorized.

The child travel consent form allows someone who is not the parent or legal guardian to travel with the child by granting permission. This may be necessary when a child is traveling with a family member, friend, or school group. The form typically includes information about the child, the person who will be accompanying the child, the travel itinerary, and any special instructions or requirements for the child during the trip.

Both forms are important documents that help ensure a child receives appropriate medical care and is able to travel safely and legally. You can either combine the two or create two distinct documents.

Warning: Never, never travel outside of the country with your grandchild without a child travel consent form. The authorities will not allow you to take your grandbaby out of the country.

What should be included in a child medical consent form?

A child medical consent form should include the following information:

1. Child’s full name and date of birth
2. Name and contact information of parent or legal guardian
3. Child’s medical history, including any allergies, medical conditions, or medications
4. Name and contact information of the child’s healthcare provider
5. Authorization for medical treatment, including procedures, medications, and surgeries
6. Emergency contact information for the parent or legal guardian
7. Name and contact information of the person who will be responsible for the child during the medical treatment
8. Signature and date of the parent or legal guardian giving consent

Ensuring that the parent or legal guardian signs and dates the form and gives a copy of the form to the healthcare provider or hospital where the child will receive treatment is important.

What should be included in a child travel consent form?

A child travel consent form should include the following information:

1. Child’s full name and date of birth
2. Name and contact information of parent or legal guardian
3. Name and contact information of the person who will be accompanying the child during the trip
4. Travel itinerary, including dates, destinations, and modes of transportation
5. Authorization for the child to travel with the designated person
6. Emergency contact information for the parent or legal guardian
7. Any special instructions or requirements for the child during the trip, such as dietary restrictions or medical needs
8. Signature and date of the parent or legal guardian giving consent

Ensuring that the parent or legal guardian signs and dates the form and gives a copy of the form to the person accompanying the child during the trip is important. Additionally, it may be necessary to have the form notarized or witnessed, depending on the requirements of the destination or airline.

Where to find free child medical & travel consent forms?

Our “go to” easy and quick online resource for free and detailed information about child medical consent forms and child travel consent forms is Legal Templates. Legal Templates walks you through the process of drafting downloading their free PDF/DOC medical treatment consent forms. Likewise, they offer free PDF/DOC travel consent forms.

Alternatively, we just found quite a few attorney drafted and/or lawyer approved printable medical consent forms. We also found attorney drafted and/or lawyer approved travel consent forms on Etsy.

Example of a simple child medical treatment and travel consent form

CHILD MEDICAL TREATMENT AND TRAVEL CONSENT FORM

I, [Parent/Guardian Name] hereby authorize [Name of Child] to receive medical treatment in case of emergency.

In the event of any medical emergency, I authorize [Name of accompanying adult] to make necessary medical decisions on behalf of my child. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me or my emergency contact listed below before any medical treatment is provided.

Child’s Full Name: [Full Name of Child]

Date of Birth: [Child’s Date of Birth]

Medical Information: [List any known medical conditions, allergies or medications the child is taking]

Emergency Contact Information: Name: [Emergency Contact Name] Relationship to Child: [Relationship] Phone Number: [Emergency Contact Phone Number]

Travel Details: Destination: [Destination] Travel Dates: [Travel Dates]

I authorize [Name of accompanying adult] to take my child to the aforementioned destination and back. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me or my emergency contact listed above before any travel arrangements are changed.

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this form and its contents. I agree to release [Name of accompanying adult], from any and all liability for any injuries or illnesses that may occur during the travel and/or medical treatment of my child.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________