Guardianship and Administration Act 1990

An independent medical practitioner must take into account the following when making a determination under section 110ZR(1)(c) or 110ZS(1)(g) —

the research candidate’s medical, mental and physical condition;

the severity of the research candidate’s condition and the prognosis for the candidate;

the current stage of treatment and care required for the research candidate;

any other circumstances relevant to the research candidate;

the nature of, and the timeframe approved by the HREC for, the medical research in which the research candidate is to participate.

The independent medical practitioner must inform a research decision‑maker or researcher of the practitioner’s determination, and the reasons for the determination —

if practicable before the medical research commences — in writing; or

if paragraph (a) does not apply —

orally before the medical research commences; and

in writing after the research candidate commences participation in the medical research.