If you have specific wishes in regards to your medical treatment, future personal decisions and / or the person you would like to make those decisions, you should consider preparing an enduring guardianship document while you have the capacity to do so. 

If you lose the ability to make decisions and do not have an Enduring Guardianship, someone else may need to make decisions for you.

Your doctor may rely on a “person responsible”, usually someone close to you to make medical decisions on your behalf.

If there is uncertainty or disagreement, the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) may appoint a guardian to make decisions about your health care, where you live, and your personal matters.

For more information, contact TASCAT:

• Visit: www.tascat.tas.gov.au/guardianship
• Call: 1800 657 500