20Consent to removal of blood from persons under 16 years

20 Consent to removal of blood from persons under 16 years

20 Consent to removal of blood from persons under 16 years

A parent or guardian of a child who is under the age of 16 years may consent in writing to the removal of blood from the child’s body for a purpose referred to in section 19 (a) or (b), but that consent is only effective if at the time the consent is given—

(a) the child is in agreement with the removal of the blood from the child’s body, and

(b) a medical practitioner advises the parent or guardian that any risk to the child’s health (including psychological and emotional health) caused by the removal of the blood is minimal.

s 20: Am 1999 No 76, Sch 8 [1] [2]. Subst 2004 No 37, Sch 2 [3].