Singapore legislation
Clause 20
Clause 20
Amendment of Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes Act
Section 43(3) of the Medical and Elderly Care Endowment Schemes Act (Cap. 173A, 2001 Ed.) is amended —
by inserting the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a); and
by deleting paragraph (b) and substituting the following paragraph:“(b)in relation to a person who lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A) —
a donee of a lasting power of attorney which is granted by that person under the Mental Capacity Act, and under which that person confers on the donee authority to consent on that person’s behalf to such disclosure; or
a deputy who is appointed or deemed to be appointed for that person by the court under the Mental Capacity Act, and who is conferred power to consent on that person’s behalf to such disclosure.”.