Powers of Attorney Act 2006
11Meaning of personal care matter
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11 Meaning of personal care matter personal care matter, for a principal, means a matter, other than a health care matter, special personal matter, special health care matter or medical research matter relating to the principal’s personal care, including the principal’s welfare. Examples of personal care matters a power of attorney may deal with 1 where the principal lives 2 who the principal lives with 3 whether the principal works and, if the principal works, where and how the principal works 4 what education or training the principal gets 5 whether the principal applies for a licence or permit 6 the principal’s daily dress and diet 7 whether to consent to a forensic examination of the principal 8 whether the principal will go on holiday and where 9 legal matters relating to the principal’s personal care Note Special personal matter—see s 36. Special health care matter— see s 37.