Section 14Part 3 — ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES
Ineffective directive provisions
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A provision of a directive wishing for any of the following shall be of no effect and the directive shall be read as if the directive did not so wish —
something unlawful, including, euthanasia or assisted suicide;
something that would cause a registered practitioner to contravene a professional standard or code of conduct (however described);
a refusal of mental health treatment; or
anything else prescribed under Regulations.
In this section — "mental health treatment" means medical treatment under an order under the Mental Health Act (2021 Revision) or detention permitted under that Act; and "professional standard or code of conduct" does not include a standard or code of conduct prepared by or on behalf of a hospital, clinic, hospice, nursing home or another place at which health care is provided that regulates the provision of health care or other services at that place.
Defined Terms
mental health treatmentprofessional standard or code of conduct
Cross References
- Section of Mental Health Act
mental health treatment under Mental Health Act (2021 Revision)