Consent and Capacity are two central tenets in modern medicine and critical to patient autonomy, the respect for personal dignity,
As a Manitoba citizen you have the right to accept or refuse medical treatment at any time.
ARCHIVE - This policy is based upon two principles: 1. Physicians are required to provide patients with relevant information in order to allow their patient to decide whether they will agree to a proposed treatment; and 2. Patients who have the capacity to consent will exercise their autonomy by making informed decisions about their health care. Obtaining informed consent before providing treatment is an ethical requirement:
According to the Civil Code of Québec, every person is presumed capable of consenting to the care offered to them, whether or not they are under tutorship or their protection mandate has been homologated.
A capacity assessment is done to see if an adult can make personal or financial decisions and can understand the consequences.
CARE CONSENT ACT - Schedule B of SY 2003, c. 21
Before an adult is admitted into a care facility, it is required by law that consent is obtained for their admission. An adult may be incapable of giving or refusing consent because they are unable to understand the information they are provided to make the decision.
Learn about mental capacity, how it is evaluated, who evaluates it and how to appeal a finding of incapacity.
This aging strategy is an action-oriented plan designed to create a sustainable system and to respond to the challenges associated with our aging population.
The laws governing decision-making are specific to each province and territory throughout Canada. While there are many similarities across the country, there are also some key differences.
The law says that all adults have mental capacity unless otherwise established. The ability to make one’s own decisions is a fundamental human right and the loss of this right can be devastating.
Nice has compiled a list of online legal resources and information tools for the Care of the Elderly in Canada.
The Health Care Consent Act (HCCA) requires all regulated health professionals to obtain informed consent from the person, or if they are incapable, from their substitute decision-maker, prior to treatment, unless it is an emergency.
Presenter: Jane E. Meadus, Staff Lawyer & Institutional Advocate, The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power, or right, to make decisions for you. The person you authorize to make decisions for you is called the attorney.
Many grandparents in Ontario are raising their grandchildren. If you have taken on this important task, you are entitled to some assistance. This NICE Tool provides legal information and a list of resources that may help you.
Knowing about the resources and tools available to plan for emergencies, recognize signs of elder abuse, or take care of financial and legal matters can help improve your personal safety and quality of life, as well as help those around you.
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that gradually impairs memory, cognitive abilities, and the capacity to perform simple tasks.
CNPEA builds awareness, support and capacity for a coordinated pan-Canadian approach to the prevention of elder abuse and neglect.
Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the power, or right, to make decisions for you. The person you authorize to make decisions for you is called the attorney.
POA is a legal document that lets you give authority to another person to make financial and legal decisions for you.
Taking custody of your grandchildren can be complicated. Custodial grandparents do not have automatic rights to legal help when seeking custody of their grandchildren.
An incapacity mandate is a legal document that gives someone else (the mandatary) the power to make decisions about your property and personal care if you (the mandatory) become mentally incapable.
The research agenda was made possible by the generous support of National and International grant funding, obtained and directed by Dr. Lynn McDonald, NICE Scientific Director, and the dedicated members of the NICE research community.
The B.C. Government offers information for seniors on Income Tax and Tax Credits.
Medical assistance in dying occurs when a physician or nurse practitioner provides or administers medication that intentionally brings about the patient's death, at the request of the patient.
Are you a caregiver looking for information about programs and services? Read a PDF version of the Caregivers’ Guide or get a copy of the Caregivers’ Guide mailed to you
Info on financial assistance, housing, healthy aging, residential and long-term care, protection and more for seniors in New Brunswick.
