Disability health Flashcards
1
Q
What is considered a ‘special medical procedure’
A
- procedure that renders patient permanently infertile
- TOP
- removal of tissue for transplant
- experimental health care
- gender realignment
- parents unable to agree/ refuse to consent for appropriate medical care
2
Q
Who can consent to special medical procedures
A
<18: family court
>18: VCAT
3
Q
What is the hierarchy of agreeing to medical treatment
A
- Medical treatment decision maker appointed by patient
- Guardian appointed by VCAT
- Patients spouse/domestic partner
- Patients primary carer (not paid provider)
- Adult child of patient
- Parent of patient
- Adult sibling of patient
4
Q
When is consent not required
A
Emergencies, minor examinations and interventions
