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How can BC laws empower caregivers?
Q – Will BC government policies ease stress on representatives (caregivers)? Nidus has been reviewing a number of laws – some are already in effect and some are not yet in force but may be coming. See the headings below and links to more detail. We have found many problems that could cause additional stress […]
Why are other organizations giving out wrong information about BC laws?
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 […]
Why does the definition of spouse matter for health care consent?
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 […]
How can physicians support caregivers?
Q – How can BC physicians help patients and their supporters/caregivers? The most common response we hear is that physicians need to learn about Representation Agreements. This will ease the burden on caregivers and most important, helps the patient. Read our feedback to Doctors of BC – first link under Get Informed at the end […]
Do I qualify for medical assistance in dying? How do I request it?
Read the Nidus fact sheet (link below) on medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to review the eligibility requirements based on recent amendments/changes to the Criminal Code of Canada. MAiD is new and it is part of a much larger context dealing with health care consent and patients’ rights. The fact sheet also discusses existing legislation […]
Canada’s Law for Medical Assistance in Dying
June 17, 2016 – MAiD is accessible under Canadian legislation “Nidus does not have a position/lobby on this issue — we provide education for the public and professionals to be informed.” An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying) – known as […]
June 6, 2016 – What is the status of physician assisted dying legislation?
A personal note from Joanne: “I am compelled to say — having been involved for over 25 years, along with many members of our Board of Directors and other non-profit organizations, citizens and professionals — I can only wish (beg?) that BC’s existing legislation on health care consent and planning tools, particularly Representation Agreements, […]
Update on the Margot Bentley case
Thank you to the Law Foundation of BC for the small project grant to provide information on consent rights and planning tools for health and personal care. Nidus has prepared a detailed version of this update, including references to the Reasons for Judgement by Judge Greyell of the BC Supreme Court. Click to read […]
Common Myths When Planning for Your Future
Are you prepared for end-of-life, incapacity and your future? Read some common myths and make sure you are on the right track with your plans. MYTH #1 I have a Will and everything in joint names—I’m covered. A Will only has effect after your death—it cannot authorize someone to act on your behalf for health […]
Is a No CPR (DNR) form a way to refuse consent in advance?
No. The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC (formerly BCMA) publish a no-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation form that family physicians can use to record their conversation with a patient. It is not a legal document and is not a consent. It is referred to as a physician’s order and is based on an old approach used […]
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