Hierarchy of health decision makers (Advanced Care Plan)

Hierarchy of Health Decisions

Person appointed in an advanced care plan

(with health care authority)

Guardian

 (with health care authority)

                                            Appropriate relative                                          

(according to Aboriginal or other customary law or tradition)

Spouse of de facto partner

Carer

(not providing commercial care)

            Adult child of the person

Parent

Sibling

Friend