Health Sciences 3101A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Affidavit, Personal Representative, Child Custody
9 Dec 2016
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General principles under the hcca: sdm must: Give/refuse consent in accordance with known wishes while person was capable and 16. If no wish is knows, to act in best interest: following shall be taken into consideration: Wishes expressed while under 16 or incapable. Authority to exercise substitute consent for personal care: 5 ways in which a person can get authority to exercise sc for personal care, court appointed guardian any person apply; look for less restrictive option. Pgt will be appointed if no other option. Need: consent, plan, incapable person has been informed and they know they can refuse: power of attorney for person care at least 16, competent, willing to serve and available. Need 2 witnesses: person representative 16 and older may ask ccb to appoint person, family members, public guardian and trustee. Safeguards on sdm for personal care: hcp can apply to ccb if they believe sdm is not acting in accordance, pgt investigates.
