Powers of Attorney Act 2006

In this Act:

health care matter, for a principal, means a matter, other than a special health care matter or medical research matter, relating to the principal’s health care.

Examples of health care matters a power of attorney may deal with

1 consenting to lawful medical treatment necessary for the principal’s wellbeing

2 donations (other than donations of non-regenerative tissue) under the Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1978 by the principal to someone else

3 withholding or withdrawal of medical treatment for the principal

4 legal matters relating to the principal’s health care

5 consenting to treatment for a mental illness (other than electroconvulsive therapy or psychiatric surgery) necessary for the principal’s wellbeing