Why are other organizations giving out wrong information about BC laws?

Written by on June 22, 2017
Categories: Health Care Consent, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements

Q − Why are organizations giving out wrong information about BC laws?   Get BC-based education on BC-based legislation – Mark your calendar for PERSONAL PLANNING MONTH events, click here – PPM2017   We assume that organizations do not intend to give out misinformation but it creates problems for the public when they do. For […]

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Why does the definition of spouse matter for health care consent?

Written by on June 21, 2017
Categories: Health Care Consent, Personal Planning, Representation Agreements

Q – Why does the definition of spouse matter for health care consent? In BC, if you are incapable of informed consent to health care, the health care provider must locate a legally valid authority to give or refuse consent on your behalf. If you do not have a Representation Agreement, your spouse might be […]

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