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Revision as of 23:43, 2 July 2014

Legal Issues in Residential Care: An Advocate's Manual is from the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support.

Contents[edit]

Chapter One - Statutory Framework[edit]

Chapter Two - Residents' Bill of Rights[edit]

Chapter Three - Legal Issues in Admission and Transfer[edit]

Chapter Four - Legal Issues When Living in Residential Care[edit]

Chapter Five - Rights, Remedies and Problem Resolution[edit]

Chapter Six - Consent and Capacity[edit]

Chapter Seven - Substitute Decision-Making[edit]

About this Wikibook[edit]

About the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support[edit]

The BC CEAS is a non-profit charitable organization located in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to:

  • Protecting the legal rights of older adults;
  • Increasing access to justice for older adults;
  • Informing the public about elder abuse; and
  • Providing supportive programs for older adults who have been abused.

Find out more at bcceas.ca/