About Medical Release Forms for Babysitters

Leaving your child with a babysitter also means trusting that your child will be provided for medically in case of an emergency. A medical release form signed by the parents allows babysitters to seek medical attention for children in their care. So unless your babysitter has written consent, your child may not be treated at a hospital or doctor's office.

  1. Function

    • Medical release forms are used to provide babysitters with some authority to seek medical attention for your child when you can't be reached.

    Features

    • The form should include all pertinent information such as your name, child's name and babysitter's name. Include insurance information and any health concerns your child has, including allergies and medication. Also include your contact information as well as your pediatrician's information. Another important part is a clear statement allowing the babysitter to seek medical care for your child for you.

    Considerations

    • Even if your babysitter is a relative, it is important to have the form filled out. Some hospitals and doctors will not treat a child--unless it is a medical emergency--without parental permission.

    Accessibility

    • Inform your babysitter where the form is before you leave. If the babysitter takes the child somewhere, the form needs to be taken as well.

    Warning

    • Giving written consent for medical treatment also means allowing the hospital and doctor to bill you. Talk with your babysitter about what constitutes a real need to be seen by a doctor, and what can wait.

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