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how do i get temporary power to consent to medical procedures for my niece?

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rubylicious | 11:09 Thu 22nd May 2008 | Family & Relationships
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my sister is going into residential drug detox and rehabilitation. the plan is that she will be away for between 4 and a half and 7 and a half months. she has asked me to look after her daughter for the duration. i will live in her council flat with her daughter. how do i make sure i can sign consent forms if my niece needs medical treatment in that time?
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You will need to get your sister to write a letter giving you her consent to deal with such matters should they arise, which hopefully they wont.

Keep the letter safe and should your neice any medical attention/treatment, just show the letter to the doctor/hospital if they query it.
11:38 Thu 22nd May 2008
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how old is the neice? could she give her own consent?
18:50 Thu 22nd May 2008

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