NSW Advance Care Directive
A NSW Advance Care Directive lets you record the medical treatment you would or would not want if you lose the capacity to speak for yourself. It is a legally recognised document under NSW common law — doctors and hospitals must follow it once they have a copy.
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health.nsw.gov.auRelated topics
advance care directive · acd · nsw · living will · end of life · substitute decision maker · medical decisions when unconscious · do not resuscitate · dnr order · healthcare proxy · medical power of attorney · palliative care wishes · end of life planning · resuscitation preferences · medical treatment preferences · capacity to make decisions · healthcare directive nsw · health · aged care · mental health
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