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CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE ACT 1995 - SECT 12

12—Administration of medical treatment to a child

A medical practitioner may administer medical treatment to a child if—

            (a)         the parent or guardian consents; or

            (b)         the child consents and—

                  (i)         the medical practitioner who is to administer the treatment is of the opinion that the child is capable of understanding the nature, consequences and risks of the treatment and that the treatment is in the best interest of the child's health and well-being; and

                  (ii)         that opinion is supported by the written opinion of at least one other medical practitioner who personally examines the child before the treatment is commenced.



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