I have twice gotten to the hospital before my son - knowing they would bring him in totally strapped to a backboard with neck support. Both times he was ok (in a flipped convertible and during a wrestling practice). Your post sure brought back those memories. So glad your child is ok. Nothing scarier.

Regarding written consent for your child to be treated - - we asked his pediatrician and checked with an attorney we know and they said pretty much the same thing - - write it up yourself and sign it. In fact, the doc said we didn't really need it because, in the absence of a parent, a hospital will treat a child anyway. Hope somebody here has a link or something to a more official form. My son is 19 now so it's not an issue but others will want to know.