Appointing a
Medical Treatment
Decision Maker
To appoint one or more decisions makers to make medical decisions on your behalf requires the creation of a legal document called a Medical Treatment Decision Maker (AMTDM).
To create or update your AMTDM document contact Byrne Law on 0403 613 185.
What is a Medical Treatment Decision Maker document or AMTDM?
It is a legal document with similar powers to the Power of Attorney document which specifies who has the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf when you are not able to. This person or persons will have the authority to consent to or refuse medical treatment based on your preferences and best interests. The new AMTDM replaces the previous Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) document.
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We know creating or updating an AMTDM document can be confusing. So we've prepared responses to many common questions about AMTDM documents and more.
FAQs
You appoint your Medical Treatment Decision Maker as long as your decision maker or makers are over the age of 18 years, and has the decision-making capacity to do so.
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Your decision maker or makers role is to make medical decisions on your behalf when you do not have the capacity to do so. It is for this reason you must trust your decision maker knowing they are making the decisions you want and not what they want.
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We prepare your AMTDM for $199.
We can also prepare your AMTDM and an Enduring Power of Attorney for $350 as a bundle.
Find out more about Power of Attorney documents here.
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Yes, absolutely.
It is important that your decision maker understands exactly what your needs are and any firm beliefs or decisions you have made in relation to your health. We suggest writing these down and providing a copy to your decision maker to ensure they properly understand your intentions moving forward.
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An advance Care Directive is a legal document which records your medical preferences and values. This document can be relied on by health professionals at a future time when you no longer have capacity. These documents may be binding upon a medical practitioner and as such we suggest you seek legal or medical advice before signing to understand the implications.
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Not necessarily—they can be, but they serve different roles. While you can appoint the same person for both roles, it’s not required.
A Power of Attorney generally applies to financial, legal, and property matters.
Whereas a Medical Treatment Decision Maker is specific to your healthcare. This person makes medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so.
Some people prefer to appoint different individuals based on expertise or personal preference.
Find out more about Enduring Power of Attorney documents here.
Need to appoint a Medical Treatment Decision Maker? Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
