Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 - SECT 40

Effect of consent

40. Effect of consent

A consent given in accordance with this Part in respect of the carrying out of
a special procedure, a medical research procedure or any medical or dental
treatment on a patient has effect as if-

   (a)  the patient had been capable of giving consent to the carrying out of
        the procedure or treatment; and

   (b)  the procedure or treatment had been carried out with the consent of
        the patient.