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Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016
13Who may give an advance care directive?
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13 Who may give an advance care directive?
Any person (including a child) may give an advance care directive if—
(a) the person—
(i) has decision-making capacity in relation to each statement in the directive; and
(ii) understands the nature and effect of each statement in the directive; and
(b) the requirements of this Part are complied with.
An adult may also appoint a medical treatment decision maker. See Division 2 of Part 3.