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This Child Medical Consent Form ("Form") is executed by the undersigned parent or legal guardian (the "Authorizing Parent/Guardian") for the minor child identified on the signature page (the "Child"). The Authorizing Parent/Guardian represents that he or she is the lawful parent or court-appointed legal guardian of the Child with full legal authority to consent to medical treatment on the Child's behalf. This authorization is granted to the individual(s) designated on the signature page (each, an "Authorized Agent") and shall be honored by any licensed physician, surgeon, dentist, emergency medical technician, urgent care facility, or hospital providing care to the Child.

The scope of this authorization extends to both routine and emergency medical treatment, including but not limited to: physical examinations; diagnostic testing and imaging; administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications; immunizations; suturing and casting; dental and orthodontic procedures; vision examinations; and mental health assessments. This authorization does not extend to elective surgical procedures, experimental treatments, or the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, which shall require separate written authorization from the Authorizing Parent/Guardian.

The Authorized Agent shall make medical decisions consistent with the known wishes of the Authorizing Parent/Guardian and the best medical interests of the Child. The Authorized Agent shall attempt to contact the Authorizing Parent/Guardian before consenting to any non-emergency procedure and shall notify the Authorizing Parent/Guardian of all treatment rendered on the Child's behalf within twenty-four (24) hours of any treatment episode. This authorization shall be effective as of the date of execution and shall remain valid for the duration specified on the signature page, or until revoked in writing.

The Child's known allergies, including drug allergies, food allergies, latex allergy, and environmental allergies, together with a description of the reaction associated with each, are set forth in Exhibit A. Any healthcare provider rendering treatment to the Child shall be advised of these allergies prior to the administration of any medication or the performance of any procedure. The Authorizing Parent/Guardian represents that Exhibit A is complete and accurate as of the date of execution and shall update this Form promptly upon any change in the Child's allergy profile.

The Child's current medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements, together with dosages, prescribing physicians, and administration schedules, are listed in Exhibit A. The Child's significant medical history, including chronic conditions, prior surgeries, hospitalizations, developmental diagnoses, and ongoing specialist care, is also set forth in Exhibit A. The Authorized Agent shall carry a current copy of Exhibit A whenever the Child is in the Authorized Agent's care and shall present it to any treating healthcare provider upon request.

The Authorizing Parent/Guardian authorizes the treating healthcare provider to access the Child's prior medical records to the extent necessary to provide appropriate and coordinated care, consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state privacy laws. The Authorizing Parent/Guardian further authorizes the disclosure of the Child's protected health information to the Authorized Agent for purposes of coordinating the Child's care and making treatment decisions under this Form.

The Child's health insurance information, including the insurer's name, policy number, group number, and policyholder's name and relationship to the Child, is set forth on the signature page or in Exhibit B. The Authorizing Parent/Guardian authorizes the treating healthcare provider to submit claims to the identified health insurer and to release to the insurer such medical information as is necessary to process and adjudicate the claim. If secondary insurance coverage exists, the details are also set forth in Exhibit B.

The Authorizing Parent/Guardian acknowledges that he or she is financially responsible for all costs of treatment not covered by the Child's health insurance, including co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, and non-covered services. The Authorizing Parent/Guardian agrees to pay such amounts promptly upon receipt of a billing statement from the healthcare provider. The Authorized Agent shall not be personally liable for the costs of medical treatment rendered to the Child under this authorization, unless the Authorized Agent is also designated as a responsible party on the signature page.

This Form shall be effective as of the date of execution and shall remain in effect for the period specified on the signature page, or, if no period is specified, until the Child reaches the age of majority or this Form is revoked in writing, whichever occurs first. This Form shall automatically terminate upon: (a) the Child reaching the age of majority under applicable state law; (b) the entry of a court order terminating or altering the Authorizing Parent/Guardian's legal authority; or (c) written revocation by the Authorizing Parent/Guardian delivered to the Authorized Agent and to each healthcare provider on file.

The Authorizing Parent/Guardian may revoke this authorization at any time by delivering written notice of revocation to the Authorized Agent and to any healthcare provider who has received a copy of this Form. Revocation shall be effective upon the Authorized Agent's receipt of written notice and shall not affect the validity of any treatment already rendered in good-faith reliance on this authorization prior to the receipt of revocation notice. The Authorizing Parent/Guardian acknowledges that a photocopy, facsimile, or electronic copy of this signed Form shall be as valid as the original for all purposes.