TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999
Part 2– STATEMENT BY HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO PERSON
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PART 2 – STATEMENT BY HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO PERSON [ ] "You are required by law to give a sample of your blood for the purpose of analysis. Failure to do so is an offence under the Traffic Act 1987 (s 29AAH). Do you consent to me taking a sample of your blood?" Person's answer: [ ] Yes ……………..………………..……(record person's comment if any) [ ] No – "What is the reason for your refusal?"……………………….. or [ ] I did not make the statement to the person because the person was unconscious or otherwise apparently incapable of giving or refusing consent to the taking of a sample …………………..…………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………. (Record factors which may affect the person's ability to understand the nature of the request, eg: shock, influence of alcohol/drugs, injury, loss of consciousness, mental state, language etc.)
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