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Powers of Attorney Act 1998
sch.2-sec.6Special health matter
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### sch.2-sec.6 Special health matter
A special health matter , for a principal, is a matter relating to special health care of the principal.
An attorney or guardian may not be given power for a special health matter.
However, a principal may give a direction about a special health matter in an advance health directive. Alternatively, in particular circumstances the tribunal may consent to special health care. See the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 , section 68 (Special health care).
sch 2 s 6 sub 2000 No. 8 s 263 sch 3