As an adult kinship caregiver, you can sign a declaration saying you are a relative responsible for the health care of a minor child. If you are under age 18, you can get healthcare services without an authorized adult's consent if you are married to an adult.With limited exception, Washington State law requires parents or legal guardians to provide informed consent for health care for their minor child. You can consent to any health care to diagnose, treat, or keep up the child's physical or mental condition. This includes dental care. If the parent's consent is not readily available, the consent requirement is satisfied and the minor can receive medical services. If the patient is a minor, between the ages of 13-17 years old, or who meets any of the criteria below, they will need to add their signature to this form. For patients younger than 18, generally the patient's parent or legal guardian must sign on behalf of the patient.