
Why Every Parent Needs an Emergency Medical Authorization Form for Kids Before Traveling
I typically receive several phone calls this time of year asking if I have a generic emergency medical authorization form for a child, especially when parents are planning to travel without them. This panicked call usually comes less than 24 hours before the departure time! It is very important to leave the caregiver an emergency medical authorization form for your child, so they can act quickly in case of a health emergency and without lots of “red tape” in your absence.
So, to avoid those calls, I have attached my emergency medical authorization form to this article.
Download the emergency medical authorization form for child: .pdf version | HTML version
Try to relax and enjoy the time away from the kids, knowing that your caregiver has the emergency medical authorization form for your child in case of any medical need.
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Attorney Robert “Chip” Mues has been focusing his legal practice throughout Southwest Ohio primarily in divorce and family law matters since 1978. Chip is passionate about family law and has proudly published the Ohio Family Law Blog since 2007. In addition, he previously managing the Dayton law firm of Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues LPA until it dissolved on December 31, 2024. He recently has founded MUESLAW in 2025. To learn more about him or MUESLAW, visit www.MuesLaw.com. Appointments are available in person, over the phone or by Zoom. Call us at 937 293-2141.