Medical Consent FAQs

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Who can consent to medical treatment for a patient who is unable to consent themselves?

When is consent not needed?

What if there is disagreement about the medical treatment being provided?

Can medical treatment be refused for a patient who is unable to make these decisions?

What happens if a patient who is unable to consent themselves doesn’t have any family or guardian?

Can an agent appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney (medical treatment) make decisions about organ donation or an autopsy?

What happens if an agent appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney (medical treatment) agent is not able to or no longer wants to carry out that role?