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[web]  Adult Guardianship

A guardian is someone who looks after another person, and sometimes, that person's property. This script explains adult guardianship in BC. Topics include what is an adult guardian, why would an adult need a guardian, ... + more details

From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
Subtopics: abuse & neglect; making decisions about medical care; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics

[web]  Committeeship

A committee is a person appointed by the court to make decisions for someone who is mentally incapable and cannot make those decisions. This script explains "committeeship" in BC. Topics include what is a committee, how ... + more details

From The Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC)
Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; mental health; rights & protection from discrimination; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics

[PDF]  LSLAP Manual: Guardianship

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program's legal clinics. It provides an overview of the legal issues that arise where individuals lack the capacity to make important life ... + more details

From UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics

[PDF]  LSLAP Manual: Mental Health Law

This chapter is from the manual used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program legal clinics. It provides an overview of the law governing mental health facility admissions/discharges, the rights of the ... + more details

From UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP)
Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; mental health; patients rights; rights & protection from discrimination; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics

[PDF]  Representation Agreements: When Someone Needs Help with Decision-Making Now

This fact sheet is for people who may need support with decision-making now due to a brain injury, stroke, disability, dementia or other illness or condition. It explains representation agreements, the only way to name ... + more details

From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics

[PDF]  Values and Beliefs Discussion Guide

Use this personal planning tool to provide guidand to your personal supporters in the event they need to act as your representative or attorney if you become incapable due to illness, injury or disability. + more details

From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; planning for your future; planning for your future + all subtopics

[PDF]  Personal Information Record

Use this handy tool to provide information for your representative or attorney in case they need to manage your affairs if you become incapable. + more details

From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; planning for your future; planning for your future + all subtopics

[video]  Making and Registering a Representation Agreement with Standard Powers: Bruce’s Story Part 2

This video provides some basic information about setting up a representation agreement with "section 7 standard powers". Standard powers cover major and minor health care and personal care matters including medications, ... + more details

From Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Subtopics: access to medical records; making decisions about medical care; patients rights; planning for your future; planning for your future; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics