Consents to the carrying out of medical or dental treatment
13 Consents to the carrying out of medical or dental treatment
For the purposes of section 40 (4) (b) of the Act, a consent to the carrying out of minor medical or dental treatment is to be given in writing. However, the consent may be given orally if:
it is not practicable to give the consent in writing, or
the person by whom the treatment is to be carried out does not require it to be given in writing.
For the purposes of section 40 (4) (b) of the Act, a consent to the carrying out of major medical or dental treatment is to be given in writing. However, the consent may be given orally if it is not practicable to do so in writing because of the need to provide the treatment quickly.
A person who gives an oral consent as referred to in this clause must give written confirmation of the consent to the person who requested the consent if:
the consent relates to the carrying out of major treatment, or
the person who requested consent requires written confirmation.
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