Access to Lasting Power of Attorney Information by Healthcare Providers

Dr Haresh Singaraju asked the Minister for Social and Family Development (a) in each of the past three years, how many requests for information on a donor's Lasting Power of Attorney have been made by healthcare providers through the Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO) portal; and (b) what is the average time taken to fulfil each such request.

Answer
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has received five requests from healthcare providers for information on a donor’s Lasting Power of Attorney through the Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO) portal over the past three years. Such requests are fulfilled within three working days when the complete submission is received, including payment and necessary supporting documents.