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Question about letter authorizing medical care

GinandTonicGinandTonic
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Has anyone done this?

I'm flying my son down to FL on Tuesday and leaving him there with my mom for almost a week (she's going to fly him back up).

I remember reading that DH and I should sign a letter giving her permissions to authorize medical care if necessary (she lives in the middle of nowhere and I can envision a bee sting or something - I hope not). What do I say?  Just that we give her permission to let a dr treat him?  I'll send his insurance card too.

I'm also, just in case, sending a letter giving my permission for her to fly with him on the given date/time from Orlando to Baltimore.  They don't have the same last name and I don't want it to be an issue (although I can't imagine it will be). 

And - remind me. I can take food, but not drinks through security, right?  I flew in October, but it was just me and I'm relatively low-maintainance.  Will they give me a hard time about an asthma inhaler for him (as a carryon)?

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Re: Question about letter authorizing medical care

  • KatesmamaKatesmama

    Food but not drinks is correct. 

    There are free legal software programs on-line that can give you a specific form.  I think they tend to be a little overkill.

    When I left for 4 days I just wrote a letter stating K's name, DOB, SS number along with a short list of people that could make medical decisions for her.  I had the letter notarized.  I left a copy of my drivers liscense (for proof of signature), K's insurance card, as well as a copy of her birth certificate. 
    Should there be a true (read: extreme) medical emergency they will treat your son regardless.  The letter would only be for something more passive that might need attention. 

    I hope your son has a great time.  What a giant adventure for him.  You're a pretty cool mom to let him go. 

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  • Marce921Marce921 member
    Whenever my mom watches DS overnight like that, I just write that she has my permission to get him medical care, should she feel the need and sign it. I leave my insurance card too. I've never had it notarized but, my mom lives 2 hours away, so if need be, I can get there pretty quickly and like the PP said, if it's a true emergency, they'll treat him regardless.
    Marcey
    Kaden William 11/4/06 and Dawson Michael 6/30/10
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