Identify the Medical Consenter

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When the court authorizes DFPS to consent to the child's medical care, the caseworker designates a Medical Consenter and a backup. Then, the Medical Consenter or Medical Consenter backup decides to whether or not to consent to medical care.

 

So, how do you know who to designate as a Medical Consenter for a child?

 

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