Who is the legal next of kin in the consent process?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: In Australia and New Zealand, the legal next of kin in the consent process is as follows:
DONOR ORDER OF SENIORITY RELATIONSHIP Child 1 Parent 2 Adult sibling (over 18 years) 3 Guardian (immediately before death) Adult 1 Spouse or de facto (at time of death) 2 Adult offspring (over 18 years) 3 Parent 4 Adult sibling (over 18 years)
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