Does a step mother have the right to take the child to doctors or set up appointments without biological parents consent?

Answer 1

The law may vary depending on your location and the provision of your step child's custody order and whether or not you're simply giving them a ride for a prearranged appointment or if you are trying to make an appointment for them. In my state, a doctor may not render treatment to a minor child without the permission of a parent with sole or joint legal custody or in absence of that, a legally binding document such as a power of attorney or medical release form allowing an adult to act "in loco parentis" (in place of a parent). The only exception would be in the case of treatment rendered in order to save the child's life. This may be done without adult authority. Federal law (HIPAA) would not allow you to "sit in" on the child's appointment without the same.

Answer 2

Unless there is an emergency she will need one parents permission. This is usually how people set it up to make things run smoothly since as a step parent she is in a parents place when the other one is away.

Answer 3

In the USA, it is illegal for anyone whom is not a custodial parent or legal guardian to seek medical care for a minor in a non-emergency situation.

Answer 4

Yes, definitely!