Sections 277 to 281 inclusive shall not apply to the professional
services of any person duly authorized to render them, where performed with
the consent either of the patient or of such person as may have custody of
him:
Provided that where the patient is incapable of consent his spouse may
consent on his behalf, and where communication with the said spouse or
person having custody is impossible without risk to the patient, consent shall
not be necessary.
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In force from 12 July 2016
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