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This list explains what the bold words in this guide mean.

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Bodily fluids

Bodily fluids can include:

  • blood
  • saliva
  • poo
  • semen.
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Consent

If someone gives consent, they say it is ok to do something.

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Evidence

Evidence is proof that shows if something is true or not true.

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Guardian

A guardian is a person who acts and makes decisions for you.

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Cognitive impairment

A cognitive impairment is a disability that can affect how you:

  • learn new things
  • solve problems
  • communicate
  • do things on your own.
A document titled "MTO". On the cover is a test tube filled with blood, a blood droplet, and an importance icon.

Mandatory Testing Order (MTO)

An MTO is a document that says you must get a blood test.

The blood test checks if you have a virus or infection, including:

  • HIV
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C.
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Mental health impairment

A mental health impairment can affect how you make decisions.

Your mental health is about how you:

  • think
  • feel
  • manage your feelings.
A CHO checking an "MTO" document. Above them is a magnifying glass over a picture of a senior officer.

Review

When the CHO reviews an MTO, they check if the senior officer made the right decision.

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NSW Ombudsman

The NSW Ombudsman helps people if they have a problem dealing with the NSW Government.

Last updated:

31 Aug 2023