Extra judicial consent
can make reasonable choices based on this information.understand the doctor's information about the treatment.AdultsĪn adult (person over 18) can give their consent to or refuse medical treatment if they: If a person lacks this capacity, someone else must make these decisions on their behalf.
Children and young people under 18įor children and young people under 18, a parent or guardian can agree to treatment on the child’s behalf (in most cases). However, there are some decisions about special medical procedures that can’t be decided by a parent or guardian and must be decided by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Other people who can consent to medical treatment You should get legal advice.Ī child or young person under 18 may make decisions about their own medical treatment if they’re capable of understanding its significance. Someone else may consent to medical treatment on your behalf if you have:Īn enduring power of attorney can authorise someone to make medical decisions on you become unable (don’t have the capacity) to make a decision yourself. Advance health directiveĪn advance health directive (sometimes called a ‘living will’) is a document containing instructions about your future health care. Can appoint someone else (an ‘attorney’) to make health and personal decisions for you.includes information for health professionals such as health conditions, allergies, and religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs that could affect your health care.outlines what type of treatment you wish to have or to not have and any specific instructions about your medical treatment.It comes into effect if you become unable (don't have capacity) to make the decisions yourself.