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1. Make sure you get the name of the doctor and if possible, his address and telephone number and write that down on the note if it isn't already there. If there is any ambiguity, tell the coach you want to talk to the doctor before allowing the player to return. If he refuses, don't let him in. I would also have the coach sign the note as well, saying something like (at the bottom), agreed to by coach ______, signed _____.
2. Keep the note/info above in your pocket or lock it up in your dressing room if that's available. Have a copy made to stay with the scorer.
3. Unless you are negligent in accepting the note or being willfully ignorant, there isn't a great deal of potential liability.
Medical issues are actually one of the few things that will get you in serious legal trouble on the court. However, most potential problems are more related to interfering with treatment rather than actually being present when something bad happens. Remember, you are there to officiate the game, not provide medical treatment. If you feel the kid is going to die or be seriously injured without your input and you are trained, go ahead only with the understanding that you are putting yourself at a huge liability risk. Otherwise, get everyone else away and let the medical providers do their job.
I wouldn't worry too much about this. No doctor is going to let anyone play who's been unconcious.
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