What sort of decisions can an agent make?
An agent may make decisions about medical treatment on behalf of the donor. The agent can make any medical treatment decisions that the donor would make if they were competent. The Medical Treatment Act and the Guardianship and Administration Act define medical treatment a little differently, but generally medical treatment includes an operation, or medical or surgical procedures, examinations and any preventative, or rehabilitative care. As ‘person responsible’ the agent can also make decisions in relation to dental treatment.
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