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Laws Governing Home and Community Care

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	Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.		Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.

	Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and Patients Property Act, directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable, It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.		Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and Patients Property Act, directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable. It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.

	Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.		Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.

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Laws Governing Home and Community Care

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	Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.		Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.

	Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation ~~also outlines~~ the Public Guardian and ~~Trustee’s abilities~~ to ~~act as a substitute decision~~-~~maker for financial decisions~~, ~~called a statutory property guardian~~.		Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and Patients Property Act, directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable, It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.

	Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.		Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.
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	Mental health laws are found in the ''Mental Health Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|13]]). This guide will not be addressing mental health laws, including involuntary detention under the Act. Resources on this topic can be found on [https://www.healthjustice.ca/ Health Justice’s] website.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]])		Mental health laws are found in the ''Mental Health Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|13]]). This guide will not be addressing mental health laws, including involuntary detention under the Act. Resources on this topic can be found on [https://www.healthjustice.ca/ Health Justice’s] website.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]])


	==References==		==References==

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Acute Care

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	=== Acute Care ===		=== Acute Care ===

	Older adults may be receiving acute care in a hospital for an acute or ongoing illness or injury. Some people who need to go into long-term care and do not have anywhere to live in the meantime may be in a hospital for an extended period of time while waiting for a bed in long-term care to become available.		Older adults may be receiving acute care in a hospital for an acute or ongoing illness or injury. Some people who need to go into long-term care and do not have anywhere to live in the meantime may be in a hospital for an extended period of time while waiting for a bed in long-term care to become available. Older adults in this situation are considered “alternative level of care” (ALC) patients.

	Acute and hospital care will not be covered in this guide.		Acute and hospital care will not be covered in this guide.

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Private Homes

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	Most older adults in BC live in their own homes. Older adults can continue to live in their own homes using community supports and in-home care services.		Most older adults in BC live in their own homes. Older adults can continue to live in their own homes using community supports and in-home care services.

	Community supports include help maintaining the home, shopping, and transportation. Some of this may be provided free-of-charge through non-profit services or government-funded programs.		Community supports include help with maintaining the home, shopping, and transportation. Some of this may be provided free-of-charge through non-profit services or government-funded programs.

	In-home care services provide both personal care and health care, collectively called home care. Health care includes nursing care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Personal care includes daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, mobility assistance, tidying, and laundry. These services may be paid for privately or be publicly-funded through the health authorities. Personal care will usually be provided by a health care assistant. Health care may be provided by a nurse (licensed practical nurse or registered nurse), a physical therapist, or an occupational therapist.		In-home care services provide both personal care and health care, collectively called home care. Health care includes nursing care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Personal care includes daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, mobility assistance, tidying, and laundry. These services may be paid for privately or be publicly-funded through the health authorities. Personal care will usually be provided by a health care assistant. Health care may be provided by a nurse (licensed practical nurse or registered nurse), a physical therapist, or an occupational therapist.

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Independent Living or 55+ Housing

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	=== Independent Living or 55+ Housing ===		=== Independent Living or 55+ Housing ===

	Older adults may choose to live in housing which is ~~only~~ for those 55 years of age and older only. Older adults may also choose to move into a multi-unit building called independent living. People living there must be able to live independently and be capable of making decisions. Independent living includes a private apartment to live in, and hospitality services like meals and social activities.		Older adults may choose to live in housing which is for those 55 years of age and older only. Older adults may also choose to move into a multi-unit building called independent living. People living there must be able to live independently and be capable of making decisions. Independent living includes a private apartment to live in, and hospitality services like meals and social activities.

	This guide will not address independent living or 55+ housing. These types of rental accommodations are governed by the ''Residential Tenancy Act,''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|1]]) and disputes involving tenancy matters is dealt with by the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/tenancy-dispute-resolution Residential Tenancy Branch’s dispute resolution] process.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])		This guide will not address independent living or 55+ housing. These types of rental accommodations are governed by the ''Residential Tenancy Act,''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|1]]) and disputes involving tenancy matters is dealt with by the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/tenancy-dispute-resolution Residential Tenancy Branch’s dispute resolution] process.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])

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References

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References

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	# ''Assisted Living Regulation'' BC Reg 189/2019 online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# ''Assisted Living Regulation'' BC Reg 189/2019 online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
	# ''Residential Care Regulation'' BC Reg 96/2009 online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.		# ''Residential Care Regulation'' BC Reg 96/2009 online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
	# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.		# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.
	# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <canlii.ca/t/842p>.		# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <canlii.ca/t/842p>.

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References

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	# ''Assisted Living Regulation'' BC Reg 189/2019 online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# ''Assisted Living Regulation'' BC Reg 189/2019 online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
	# ''Residential Care Regulation'' BC Reg 96/2009 online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.		# ''Residential Care Regulation'' BC Reg 96/2009 online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
	# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <canlii.ca/t/842m>.		# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.
	# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <canlii.ca/t/842p>.		# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <canlii.ca/t/842p>.

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	== What is this guide about? ==		== What is this guide about? ==
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	# ''Mental Health Act'' RSBC 1996 c 288 online: <canlii.ca/t/846j>.		# ''Mental Health Act'' RSBC 1996 c 288 online: <canlii.ca/t/846j>.
	# Health Justice “Home“ online: <healthjustice.ca>.		# Health Justice “Home“ online: <healthjustice.ca>.

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	Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.		Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.

	Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and Patients Property Act, directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable, It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.		Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and Patients Property Act, directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable. It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.

	Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.		Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.

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	Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.		Consent to health care and admission to care facilities are found in the ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|6]]). For health care consent, this legislation outlines how health care professionals must obtain consent to health care, a person’s rights in consenting or not consenting, temporary substitute decision-makers for health care, and advanced directives. For admission to long-term care, the legislation outlines how the facility must get consent, who can provide substitute consent, and emergency admissions.

	Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the Public Guardian and Trustee Act and Patients Property Act, directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable. It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.		Response to abuse and neglect is found in the ''Adult Guardianship Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|7]]). This legislation outlines how a person can report suspected abuse to a designated agency, how the designated agency must respond, and what assistance can be provided to an adult. This legislation, along with the ''Public Guardian and Trustee Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]) and ''Patients Property Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]), directs the PGT on how to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect of adults who may be vulnerable or incapable. It also outlines the process to determine if the PGT needs to get involved as committee of estate.

	Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|8]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.		Regulation of most health care professionals is under the ''Health Professions Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|10]]), at the time of publication. This legislation governs which health professions are regulated, how the regulatory bodies are set up, and what the investigation and discipline procedures are. In the future, the new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|11]]) will come into force and take over as the legislation governing health care professionals. The new legislation will govern the same areas. It will create an oversight body which will oversee regulatory colleges, and merge many of the regulatory colleges together.

	Substitute and supported decision-making is governed through the ''Representation Agreement Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|10]]) and the ''Power of Attorney Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|11]]). Representation agreements cover health care and personal care decisions. Power of Attorney documents cover financial and legal decisions. These laws set out how the documents must be created to be valid, what the powers and responsibilities of substitute decision-makers are, and how to revoke the documents. The ''Patients Property Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|12]]) governs committees of the person and property.		Substitute and supported decision-making is governed through the ''Representation Agreement Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|11]]) and the ''Power of Attorney Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|12]]). Representation agreements cover health care and personal care decisions. Power of Attorney documents cover financial and legal decisions. These laws set out how the documents must be created to be valid, what the powers and responsibilities of substitute decision-makers are, and how to revoke the documents. The ''Patients Property Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|13]]) governs committees of the person and property.

	Mental health laws are found in the ''Mental Health Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|13]]). This guide will not be addressing mental health laws, including involuntary detention under the Act. Resources on this topic can be found on [https://www.healthjustice.ca/ Health Justice’s] website.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]])		Mental health laws are found in the ''Mental Health Act''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]]). This guide will not be addressing mental health laws, including involuntary detention under the Act. Resources on this topic can be found on [https://www.healthjustice.ca/ Health Justice’s] website.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|15]])

	==References==		==References==
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	# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.		# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.
	# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
			# ''Public Guardian and Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 383, online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/84b2>;.
			# ''Patients Property Act'', RSBC 1996, c 349, online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/52cd7>;.
	# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842p>.		# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842p>.
	# The new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act'' is not yet in force (SBC 2022 c 43 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/bmzj>).		# The new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act'' is not yet in force (SBC 2022 c 43 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/bmzj>).

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	# ''Residential Tenancy Act'' SBC 2002 c 78.		# ''Residential Tenancy Act'' SBC 2002 c 78.
	# British Columbia “Dispute Resolution'''”''' (last modified 16 March 2022) online: <[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution%3e. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution>].		# British Columbia “Dispute Resolution'''”''' (last modified 16 March 2022) online: <[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution%3e. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies/solving-problems/dispute-resolution>].
	# ''Community Care and Assisted Living Act'' SBC 2002 c 75 online: <canlii.ca/t/84lk>.		# ''Community Care and Assisted Living Act'' SBC 2002 c 75 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/84lk>.
	# ''Assisted Living Regulation'' BC Reg 189/2019 online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# ''Assisted Living Regulation'' BC Reg 189/2019 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
	# ''Residential Care Regulation'' BC Reg 96/2009 online: <canlii.ca/t/89ln>.		# ''Residential Care Regulation'' BC Reg 96/2009 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/89ln>.
	# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.		# ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act'' RSBC 1996 c 181 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842m>.
	# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# ''Adult Guardianship Act'' RSBC 1996 c 6 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <canlii.ca/t/842p>.		# ''Health Professions Act'' RSBC 1996 c 183 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/842p>.
	# The new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act'' is not yet in force (SBC 2022 c 43 online: <canlii.ca/t/bmzj>).		# The new ''Health Professions and Occupations Act'' is not yet in force (SBC 2022 c 43 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/bmzj>).
	# ''Representation Agreement Act'' RSBC 1996 c 405 online: <canlii.ca/t/84bw>.		# ''Representation Agreement Act'' RSBC 1996 c 405 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/84bw>.
	# ''Power of Attorney Act'' RSBC 1996 c 370 online: <canlii.ca/t/849l>.		# ''Power of Attorney Act'' RSBC 1996 c 370 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/849l>.
	# ''Patients Property Act'' RSBC 1996 c 349 online: <canlii.ca/t/848s>.		# ''Patients Property Act'' RSBC 1996 c 349 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/848s>.
	# ''Mental Health Act'' RSBC 1996 c 288 online: <canlii.ca/t/846j>.		# ''Mental Health Act'' RSBC 1996 c 288 online: <https://www.canlii.ca/t/846j>.
	# Health Justice “Home“ online: <healthjustice.ca>.		# Health Justice “Home“ online: <https://www.healthjustice.ca>.

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