A child is being prepared for an invasive procedure in the presence of the child's babysitter. The single mother of the child has legal custody but is not present. After details of the procedure are explained, the legal informed consent for treatment on behalf of a minor child will be obtained from:

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The best choice would be to obtain written proxy consent from the babysitter, as they are currently responsible for the child in the absence of the mother. The divorced parent without custody or the cohabitating unmarried partner of the mother do not have legal authority to provide consent for the child's medical treatment. While a grandparent who lives in the home may have some level of caregiving responsibility, they still do not have legal custody and may not be the best choice for informed consent.

A Child Is Being Prepared for an Invasive Procedure in the Presence