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In Australian Law, the Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document that stipulates instructions and/or consent to future medical procedures. The AHD is valid only when and if the person giving the directive is unable to provide consent. Examples of inability to consent include coma, demensia and brain death. The AHD has implications in deciding whether to continue life support, perform medical tests, operations or any other 'extraordinary treatment'.

Relevant acts

The concept of an Advance Health Directive is defined in the Powers of attorney act of 1998 and Guardianship and Administration act of 2000.


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