Consent to Medical and Healthcare Treatment Manual

​​​​​​​ Summary

This is the third edition of the NSW Health Consent to Medical and Healthcare Treatment Manual (Consent Manual) which includes the specific and additional consent requirements for Minors accessing gender affirming medical treatment.

The Consent Manual provides operational guidance and procedures to support compliance wi​th NSW law on obtaining consent to medical treatment from patients or their substitute consent providers.

The Consent Manual incorporates changes in legislation and NSW Health policy which impact on the legal obligations for obtaining consent to medical treatment.

Table of Contents

Consent Manual sections

Appendix 2 – Consent forms

File Link: Consent to Medical and Healthcare Treatment Manual
File Size: 1512 kb
Type: Manual
Date of Publication: 30 April 2025
Author: Corporate Governance and Risk Management
ISBN: 978-1-74231-119-7
SHPN: (LRS) 250377