STRONGLY CONSIDER OBTAINING A HEALTHCARE PROXY OR MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
and a living will before your college-aged child heads off to school. This gives parents permission to make medical decisions if your child is physically unable to do so. After age 18, you do not have a say in treatment regardless of the circumstances. Your child is in crisis, and you have no say, it’s a nightmare situation to be in. You can prevent it by having this legal document.