Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

MEDICAL TREATMENT (HEALTH DIRECTIONS) ACT 2006 (NO. 51 OF 2006 ) - SECT 17

    (1)     This section applies in relation to a person who—

        (a)     has given a health direction that medical treatment be withheld or withdrawn from the person; and

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

    (2)     The person has a right to receive relief from pain and suffering to the maximum extent that is reasonable in the circumstances.

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