PP: Consent in Context

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All adults are presumed to have the capacity to make decisions for themselves unless demonstrated otherwise.

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True

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If an individual lacks decision-making capacity for a particular medical decision, their "next of kin" automatically becomes their substitute decision maker.

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False

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Who can be appointed as a medical treatment decision maker if no appointed person is available? Options: The person’s next-door neighbor, The person's healthcare provider, The oldest adult child of the person, The person’s solicitor

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The oldest adult child of the person

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Which Act governs the appointment of a supportive attorney in Victoria?

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Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic)

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What is the role of a supportive administrator?

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To assist a person with financial and legal decisions

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Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining decision-making capacity?
Ability to understand information relevant to the decision
Ability to retain the information
The person's emotional response to the decision
Ability to communicate the decision in some way

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The person's emotional response to the decision

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The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) has the power to appoint substitute decision makers directly.

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False

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A guardian appointed by VCAT can restrict or prohibit specific people from having contact with the represented person.

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True

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VCAT must always try to make an order that is least restrictive of the person's freedom of decision and action.

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True

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What must a minor demonstrate to have decision-making capacity for medical treatment?

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Ability to understand, retain, weigh information, and communicate decisions