A Committee’s Duty to Foster the Independence of the Patient
New provision of the Patients Property Act requires committees to foster the independence of patients
BC Supreme Court releases decision in Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society
BCSC says assistance with feeding is not “health care”
Summary: The 2012-2013 Public Guardian and Trustee Annual Report
The PGT’s mandate includes protecting minors, disabled adults and estates of deceased persons
Elderly couple’s double suicide raises the issue of physician-assisted death
The Carter case is gaining attention as suicide rates among the elderly rise
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Ontario Procedure for Withdrawing Life Support
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Ontario Procedure for Withdrawing Life Support
I can do that as Committee, can’t I?
Discussion on the rights and obligations of committees
Growing Elderly Population
Canada’s elderly population
BCLI Publishes Report on Common-Law Tests of Capacity
BCLI Publishes Report on Common-Law Tests of Capacity
Undue Influence: New Law Shifts Burden of Proof
Making a valid will requires not only that the will-maker has the mental capacity to understand what they are doing, but also that the will ... Continued
Court Is Asked Whether a Living Will is Effective
Discussion on a BC Case considering the effectiveness of a Living Will
Advance Care Planning and Representation Agreements
Dicussion on advance care planning and representation agreements
Supreme Court Provides Further Clarification on Test for Incapacity
Supreme Court Provides Further Clarification on Test for Incapacity