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Powers of Attorney Act 2006
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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.