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OPA's Advice Service is currently operating 9am-3pm and experiencing higher than usual wait times; estimated response time is one week. For more information click here. 
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Medical forms

Request the Public Advocate to make a medical treatment decision (Section 63 form)

Notify the Public Advocate that a medical treatment decision maker has refused significant treatment (Section 62 form)

Medical research procedures

A procedure carried out for the purposes of medical research, including as part of a clinical trial.

Request the Public Advocate to make a medical treatment decision re: COVID-19 vaccine (Section 63 form)

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