Unlawful consent to special medical procedure an offence

In force

A person must not purport to give consent on behalf of a patient to the continuation of a special medical procedure or a further special medical procedure unless—

(a)

the person knows that the person is authorised under section 146 to give such consent; or

(b)

the person believes on reasonable grounds that the person is authorised under section 146 to give such consent.

20 penalty units.

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149 Unlawful consent to special medical procedure an offence