Saving—effect of broader definition of personal matter
155 Saving—effect of broader definition of personal matter
Despite the amendment of the definition of personal matter in section 3(1) by the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016—
an enduring power of attorney as in force immediately before that amendment that applies in respect of medical treatment or medical research procedures continues to apply in the same manner on and after that amendment as if that amendment had not been made; and
a supportive attorney whose appointment is in force immediately before that amendment that applies in respect of medical treatment or medical research procedures continues to apply in the same manner on and after that amendment.
S. 156 inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 104.
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