Section 2: Responsibilities of a Medical Consenter

Know the Child or Youth's Health Care Needs

This includes:

  • Current health conditions and needs.
  • Health care history (if known).
  • New appointments.
  • Any changes in health conditions or treatment.

You can get this information from the:

  • CPS caseworker.
  • Previous caregiver or healthcare provider.
  • Health Passport
  • The child, youth or birth family.