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My father has Alzheimer Disease which has lately become worse. I would like to be appointed as guardian immediately. Can I apply on an emergency basis without getting a report from a doctor?

Yes. If the following conditions apply, this will be possible:

• there is immediate danger of death or serious harm to the physical or mental health of an adult and
• there is a need for someone to make decisions to prevent the danger and
• it is not possible or practical to obtain a report from a doctor before the danger is likely to occur and
• it is not possible or practical to get authority to act for the adult under any other legislation.

If an order is made on an emergency basis it will be subject to review by the court within 90 days.

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May 2000

Related FAQs:

• Dependent Adults Act: Trustees

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