Traveling without our kids. Paperwork?

[theoverlander]

DH and I are traveling to Saipan for a wedding. Our kids will be staying home with my mom for a couple days and my sister the rest of the time. Is there any legal paperwork I need to leave in case the kids need to see a doctor? DH and I have never traveled without kids, so I’m not sure what the protocol is. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[erbear]

I've always just written and signed a letter authorizing whomever they are with to make medical decisions. And I leave their insurance card.

[sandandsea]

I also have a medical poa that we sign for my mom. I’ve also emailed DS2s dr office while out of the country in France saying my mom was bringing him in for a likely ear infection. It was no problem at all.

She took the letter with her but they didn’t even ask for it.

[Deleted]

I left a letter and copy of our insurance card. I also notified the school because even though she was an authorized pickup person I didn't want any confusion if they tried to call us and we couldn't answer so they knew to call her.