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Making health care decisions

You may need another person to make decisions about your health care if you are unable to. This might be due to accident, injury or a more permanent medical condition.

A statutory health attorney is someone who is allowed to make these decisions for you. They are usually a partner, close relative or carer and must be over 18 years old. More about statutory health attorneys.

An advance health directive is a formal way of giving instructions for your future health care. It comes into effect only if you are unable to make your own decisions. More about advance health directives.

Have you been asked to make decisions about the health care of an adult relative or close friend? More information on deciding someone else’s health care. This information may also assist health professionals.

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