Reforming the Law of Legal Capacity and Decision-Making

https://ake.adobeconnect.com/_a1122165311/p68fijtc0by/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal

This presentation provides a synopsis of Ontario law for legal capacity and decision making and guardianship.

Plan of Treatment for CPR Initiative: Conversation Starters - SAMPLE Case Studies

http://www.palliativecareswo.ca/learning_initiatives/CPR/docs/PlanOfTreatmentCPR_ConversationStartersSampleCaseStudies.pdf

This document provides sample case studies and gives the anticipated responses. 

Consent to Medical Treatment

http://www.cpso.on.ca/uploadedFiles/policies/policies/policyitems/Consent.pdf

The purpose of this document is to clarify when and how a physician can obtain a patient’s consent to treatment and what constitutes consent.

South East Advance Care Planning and Health Care Consent Working Group Position Paper

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This Position Paper provides the background to this collaborative group as well as a brief description of why Advance Care Planning and Health Care Consent education for health care professionals is needed and beneficial in South East Ontario.  5 pages.

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Health Care Consent & Advance Care Planning Community of Practice

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is leading the Health Care Consent and Advance Care Planning Community of Practice (HCC ACP CoP) and are calling for members to come forth from across Ontario.  Please see the pdf document for a copy of this groups Terms of Reference.  

Toolkit for Primary Care: Capacity Assessment

http://unmfm.pbworks.com/f/1%20Capacity%20Assessment%20Toolkit%20Overview.pdf

This toolkit by Donna Scott, and supported by Regional Geriatrrics programs of Ontario.

Health Care Consent Presentation Slides

http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/sites/all/files/webinar_files/Health%20Care%20Consent%20Presentation%20Slides.ppt

This presentation provides the reader with a series of topics related to consent and capacity.

Putting it All Together: Bringing Coherence to the Law Affecting Older Adults

http://www.cba.org/cba/cle/PDF/ELD09_Hughes_paper.pdf

This is a paper written for a presentation given in 2009.

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly: Capacity and Consent - Publications

http://www.advocacycentreelderly.org/consent_and_capacity_-_publications.php

This website provides you with up to date information on capacity and consent.

Consent and Capacity Board - Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.ccboard.on.ca/scripts/english/faq/index.asp

This FAQ page describes and outlines the process for accessing the Capacity Board and has many links embedded.

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