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What is holding up social innovation in B.C.?

Written by Joanne on August 24, 2013
Categories: Adult Guardianship, General, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements

The Representation Agreement Act – innovative legislation calls for innovative practice! The reason Representation Agreements aren’t better known and more easily used is not because of how the law is written; it is due to lack of education – not just about the law, but also about the practice that Nidus has supported and nurtured […]

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#3 Consent Series: What is informed consent for health care?

Written by Joanne on August 16, 2013
Categories: Health Care Consent, Representation Agreements

Shifting the focus from ‘we know best’ to self-determination In BC, consent for health care is governed by the Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admission Act. This law sets out the rules for how a health care provider must get consent before providing health care to an adult (someone 19 years or older). Informed […]

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Special Edition: August Newsletter 2013

Written by Joanne on August 13, 2013
Categories: Enduring Power of Attorney, Health Care Consent, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements

August Newsletter 2013   Do I have to make a Representation Agreement and Enduring Power of Attorney? Like making a Will, making a Representation Agreement and Enduring Power of Attorney is voluntary. The Representation Agreement Act and Power of Attorney Act allow you to make legally-binding arrangements in the event you need assistance while you […]

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#2 Consent Series: Does health care consent only happen in the hospital?

Written by Joanne on August 8, 2013
Categories: Health Care Consent

This information applies to you as an adult (19+) patient or client. It also applies if you are incapable and your representative has to assist you to give, refuse or revoke consent.  Does health care consent only happen in the hospital? No. The law that governs health care consent in B.C. (Health Care Consent and […]

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#1 Consent Series: Do I have the right to refuse health care? Can someone refuse health care on my behalf if I am not capable?

Written by Joanne on August 1, 2013
Categories: Health Care Consent, Representation Agreements

Dear Joanne, Do I have the right to refuse health care? Yes; you can refuse health care, even if it may result in your death. The Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admission Act (B.C.) is very clear and strong in this point. Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admission Act Section 4: Every adult […]

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