What are the roles and responsibilities of a Temporary Substitute Decision Maker (TSDM)?

Written by on November 19, 2013
Categories: General, Health Care Consent, Representation Agreements

Hi, I am a social worker at a long term care facility. I am trying to find information on the role and responsibilities of a TSDM. I am assuming that these are the same as for a representative? Is the TSDM able to make decisions once the person they represent dies? When does their role […]

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Does the MOST form developed by Fraser Health supersede a Representation Agreement?

Written by on November 4, 2013
Categories: General, Health Care Consent, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements

This question was asked at a recent webinar on Representation Agreements offered by Nidus. No, the MOST form cannot supersede (override) a Representation Agreement. A Representation Agreement is a legally-enforceable document in BC that lets you authorize someone to help you make decisions and, if necessary, to give or refuse consent for health and personal […]

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