Advance care directive not to give power of attorney

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(1)

Nothing in this Act authorises an advance care directive to have the effect of giving a power of attorney.

Note—

A power of attorney under the Powers of Attorney and Agency Act 1984 is required if the substitute decision‑maker is to deal with the financial and legal affairs of the person giving the advance care directive.

(2)

A provision of an advance care directive that purports to give a power of attorney is void and of no effect.

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