Sample Medical Consent Letter for Grandparents

A Medical Consent Letter for Grandparents is formal permission granted by the parents or legal guardians of the child to their grandparents to make health care decisions regarding the named child. Whether grandparents stay with their grandchildren permanently or for a short while - for instance, during their parents' vacation - this document will grant them authorization to handle the medical care of the children.

Even if you are not planning to leave your children with their grandparents at the moment, consider filling out a Sample Medical Consent Letter for Grandparents to be able to act quickly whenever you need to travel on short notice. When your child requires medical care, the grandparent may present this form to the facility or a specific physician that wants to make sure there is authorization from the child's parents. You can find a Medical Consent Letter for Grandparents template through the link below.

Here is how you should compose this Letter of Consent:

1. Indicate your full name and the name of your child.
2. Name the grandparent or grandparents you are giving permission to make medical decisions on behalf of your minor child. There are different ways to word this part of the letter, but you may simply state that you give your consent to your parents and/or the other parent's parents to handle any medical issues that may affect the well-being of your child.
3. Record the duration of the authorization. Add your contact details so that you can be reached out to in case the medical provider has any questions or concerns.
4. Sign the document. Either both parents complete and sign the document, or the primary caregiver signs the papers. You may obtain notarization to make the permission official, but there is no legal requirement to do so.

Still looking for a particular letter? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Letter of Consent for International Travel;
• Letter of Consent to Travel with one Parent;
• Medical Authorization Letter.