{"id":949,"date":"2018-06-25T19:16:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T02:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=949"},"modified":"2023-07-24T17:43:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:43:58","slug":"do-you-need-medical-power-of-attorney-for-a-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/do-you-need-medical-power-of-attorney-for-a-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need medical power of attorney for a child?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a medical power of attorney for a child is often included in estate planning. If you are unable to make healthcare decisions for your child, this legal document names an agent\u00a0to act in your place.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/do-you-need-medical-power-of-attorney-for-a-child\/#Permission_to_Treat_vs_Medical_Power_of_Attorney_for_a_Child\" >Permission to Treat vs.\u00a0Medical Power of Attorney for a Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/do-you-need-medical-power-of-attorney-for-a-child\/#Older_Children_Need_Protection_Too\" >Older Children Need Protection, Too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/do-you-need-medical-power-of-attorney-for-a-child\/#Basic_Requirements_for_Your_Medical_Power_of_Attorney_for_a_Child\" >Basic Requirements for Your Medical Power of Attorney for a Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/do-you-need-medical-power-of-attorney-for-a-child\/#How_to_Choose_an_Agent\" >How to Choose an Agent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permission_to_Treat_vs_Medical_Power_of_Attorney_for_a_Child\"><\/span>Permission to Treat vs.\u00a0Medical Power of Attorney for a Child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A \u201cpermission to treat\u201d form is standard for summer camps, field trips, daycare, and even babysitters. This document allows the named person to seek medical assistance and approve treatment temporarily.<\/p>\n<p>A medical power of attorney for a child can be enforced <em>anytime<\/em> parents are unable to approve treatment. It gives the agent medical decision-making authority.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Older_Children_Need_Protection_Too\"><\/span>Older Children Need Protection, Too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your 18-year-old child is legally an adult. However, there are many situations that they may need your help.<\/p>\n<p>If your high school graduate is backpacking in Europe and has an accident that makes them unable to decide their treatment, their care may be up to a doctor. Without a legal document in place, you won&#8217;t be able to get medical updates or request a course of treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Although your college-bound child may still be on your health insurance plan and is listed as a dependent on your taxes, medical professionals are prohibited by privacy laws from sharing information with you after your child has turned 18. If your child is attending an out of state college, the document must meet legal requirements for the other state, too.<\/p>\n<p>Accidents are a common occurrence among young adults.\u00a0Creating a medical power of attorney for a child that names\u00a0<em>you<\/em> as the medical decision-maker could help reduce confusion. Without a legal document, you will not be able to make a medical decision if your young adult child is unable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Requirements_for_Your_Medical_Power_of_Attorney_for_a_Child\"><\/span>Basic Requirements for Your Medical Power of Attorney for a Child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any medical power of attorney for a child should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact information \u2013 names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the parent(s) or guardian(s)<\/li>\n<li>Contact information \u2013 names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the agent (and any alternative agent)<\/li>\n<li>Medical powers or authority delegated to the agent<\/li>\n<li>Name and date of birth for all children covered by the medical power of attorney<\/li>\n<li>Signature of both parents<\/li>\n<li>When the agent\u2019s authority begins and ends (for example, during incapacitation of the parents or in the event of a death of the parents through child\u2019s 21st birthday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The parent(s) or guardian(s) need to sign the medical power of attorney document. It must comply with Arizona laws.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_an_Agent\"><\/span>How to Choose an Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legally, any mentally competent adult may serve as the agent. It doesn\u2019t have to be a family member. Your agent should be someone you trust. Someone who knows your children and is willing to take on responsibility for medical treatment is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how to give an agent legal authority for your child\u2019s medical care in an emergency, <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/contact\/\">contact\u00a0Ogborne Law to schedule<\/a> a no-obligation consultation. 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