<p>If my child is going abroad, what type of form should I have him/her sign before leaving so that I can speak to a doctor or hospital if necessary? Would a health care proxy form be sufficient? If anyone can provide a link to the forms we’d need, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.</p>
<p>Any ideas?</p>
<p>Twinmom:</p>
<p>Does your health care system have a travel nurse? that might be something to ask him/her. But honestly, I think it may well vary from country to country. So it might be best to be more specific; there would be CC posters who live in the country/ies your child is interested in.</p>
<p>Oh, sorry not to be more explicit. My child will be in France for a semester.</p>
<p>Don’t know about forms but think if your student simply puts into writing that you as mother have permission to deal with doctor/hospital on his/her behalf, it should suffice. That is based on our experience here in the UK - better have the letter written in French, of course!</p>
<p>twinmom:
I believe that the Study Abroad program should be able to answer these questions. Lots of American students study in France every year. For France, I think that a simple letter should do, but I confess I’ve never raised this query with my siblings!</p>
<p>The Study Abroad program is not all that helpful, to say the least! I actually addressed all of my questions to the Study Abroad program at my son’s school!</p>
<p>Try the other Twin’s school! ;)</p>