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Disputes about advance care directives

Disputes that may be dealt with by the Office of the Public Advocate or SACAT

Pursuant to s 44 of the Advance Care Directives Act 2013 (SA), the Office of the Public Advocate or SACAT may be able to resolve disputes about:

  • the giving or revoking of an advance care directive
  • a decision, or proposed decision, under an advance care directive
  • the provision, or proposed provision, of health care to a person who has given an advance care directive (including the withdrawal or withholding of health care)
  • a matter related to the residential and accommodation arrangements and personal affairs of a person who has given an advance care directive [Advance Care Directives Regulations 2014 (SA) reg 13].

Those who may go to the Office of the Public Advocate or SACAT for assistance about an advance care directive are [s 43]:

  • the person who gave the advance care directive
  • a substitute decision-maker appointed under the advance care directive
  • a health practitioner providing, or proposing to provide, health care to the person who gave the advance care directive
  • any other person who satisfies the Office of the Public Advocate or SACAT that they have a proper interest in a particular matter relating to the advance care directive.
Disputes about advance care directives  :  Last Revised: Wed Feb 21st 2024
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