Sample Emergency Department Policy for Consent for Emergency Medical Care of Minors

Resource Overview

• Provided as a sample policy for outlining consent requirements for minors in the ED.
• Addresses parental consent, emergency exceptions, and minor self-consent.
• Provides guidance on confidentiality, documentation, and legal compliance.
• Includes a quick-reference guide for frontline staff.
  

How to Use This Resource

• Adapt the policy to align with your hospital’s state laws and institutional requirements.
• Use the definitions and documentation standards to strengthen compliance practices.
• Incorporate the Quick Reference Guide into staff education and orientation.
• Integrate into quality improvement and risk management review processes.