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POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2006 - SECT 86 Adequate pain relief

POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2006 - SECT 86

Adequate pain relief

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     an attorney has made a decision that medical treatment be withheld or withdrawn from the principal; and

        (b)     the principal is under the care of a health professional.

    (2)     The principal has a right to—

        (a)     receive relief from pain, suffering and discomfort to the maximum extent that is reasonable in the circumstances; and

        (b)     the reasonable provision of food and water.

    (3)     In providing relief from pain, suffering and discomfort to the principal, the health professional must give adequate consideration to the principal's account of the principal's level of pain, suffering and discomfort.