[MR] Spreading the word: Minor Medical Authorization requirements

[Olwen the Odd]

>Howdy!
>
>I understand the value of requiring a medical authorization form
>for minors not accompanied by parent/legal guardian.
>
>I do wonder why the requirement for it to be notarized. Was that
>an Atlantian decision or was that imposed by SCA, Inc. I have not
>seen anything on the corporate web site about a requirement that
>they be notarized.
>
>yours,
>Herveus

Having been in the situation of taking along minors not of my family, I can 
certainly see the reasoning behind having a notary witness to the signing of 
the document.  It is all too easy for the "oops, well, I'll just sign for 
my/your mom".  The bottom line is that if it is not the actual parents 
signature, in the event of any illness or accident, the door is left open to 
everything from no treatment to civil suit.
Olwen, easy for me to say, I'm a notary

_________________________________________________________________
Take off on a romantic weekend or a family adventure to these great U.S. 
locations. http://special.msn.com/local/hotdestinations.armx