Health Sciences 3300A/B Chapter 4: law chapter 4
2 Jun 2016
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Wishes expressed by the person while incapable or under 16. Whether persons condition is likely to improve or not. Whether benefits outweigh the risks: before giving or refusing consent, substitute decision maker is entitled to all the information necessary for making an informed decision. If a person believes that an incapable patient"s current guardian isn"t complying with the act , they may apply to a court to replace the guardian: guardianship application needs: Hierarchy of substitute decision makers: court appointed guardian, attorney for personal care, representative appointed by ccb, spouse or partner, person"s child, parent or guardian, incl. Children"s aid society but not a parent with only right of access: a parent who only has right of access, siblings, other relative by blood, adoption or marriage, public guardian and trustee (pgt) In order to exercise sub consent, a person must be capable and 16+ with exception of a capable parent who may consent regardless of his or her age.
