The Australian book 'Capacity and the Law' (2021 edition) offers a window into the rapid growth of knowledge regarding decision making capacity and the parallel developments of law in this area. It sets out in detail for each State and Territory how people may appoint others to make personal and financial decisions for them when they have lost the capacity to do so and what directions they can give to those they have chosen to make those decisions.
Part 2 of the book discusses Substitute decision-makers appointed by tribunals and courts, Part 3 covers Appointing one's own substitute decision-maker and Part 4 considers Substitute decision-making for the medical treatment of incapable people, including treatment and care at the end of their lives.
This NSW Health guideline on Guardianship application process for adult inpatients of NSW Health facilities aims to assist relevant professionals including medical, allied health, nursing and midwifery staff in NSW Health facilities to understand their roles and responsibilities in regards to preparing and recording applications to the Guardianship Division of NCAT.
This Guideline provides guidance to NSW Health inpatient facilities and their relevant staff to reduce the length of stay for patients waiting for guardianship matters to be heard and whether an application to the Guardianship Division of NCAT is necessary.