For minors, do we use the guardian, parent or foster parent for the signature on consent for treatment and does it need to be an original signature?
The parent should sign the treatment consent, unless the child is in the legal custody of someone else, and that person has been given authority to consent to treatment. Again, ask for written evidence appointing legal guardian, foster parent, or other with authority to consent to treatment. Place copies in the consumer’s chart. The original signature on the consent for treatment form should be filed in the consumer’s chart.
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