Unlawful medical or dental treatment
38 Unlawful medical or dental treatment
A person must not carry out medical or dental treatment on a person to whom this Part applies unless – consent for the treatment has been given in accordance with this Part; or the carrying out of the treatment is authorized by this Part without any such consent.
A person who contravenes subsection (1) by carrying out special treatment is guilty of a crime and is liable to punishment on indictment under the Criminal Code accordingly.
A person who contravenes subsection (1) by carrying out any treatment other than special treatment is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year or to a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units, or both.
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