Letting others help / have a say |
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Seek Advice
There are no forms for advice: talk to your GP and any specialists about your condition, the possible treatments and any side-effects, and outcomes. Do your best to be fully informed. If you are not satisfied with the advice or attitude of your medical providers, it is your right to seek further medical help elsewhere.
Talk to your family about how this affects you and them. Be open and understanding. |
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Appoint an Agent
Your agent is appointed using an Enduring Medical Power of Attorney certificate. It is different and separate from a financial attorney certificate. You appoint an agent to make decisions about medical treatment on your behalf should you become unable to do so. More...
To have all your affairs handled well, you should complete both kinds of certificates. |
Documenting your wishes |
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Refusal of Medical Treatment
You, or an agent you have appointed to represent you, can refuse medical treatment for a current medical condition by signing a Refusal of Medical Treatment Certificate. More...
A doctor who treats a patient despite a valid certificate may be prosecuted under the statutory offence of medical trespass in addition to the common law act of battery.
Doctors who comply with an RTC are granted immunity from civil claims, criminal charges or professional misconduct proceedings, provided the doctor acts in good faith and with reasonable care. |
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Living Will
Whether you are infirm or in excellent health, you can use an Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will) to make your preferences known should a sudden, unexpected catastrophic illness befall you. More...
While this certificate is not yet directly legally enforceable in Victoria, it serves to let your medical providers, and your agent (above) know what your wishes are, and can help carers make the right kinds of decisions for you. It can also help minimise family disputes where opinions about what treatments are reasonable, differ.
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