Difference between revisions of "Advance Directives (15:VI)"

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It is common for practitioners to refer the client to his or her doctor for discussion of the types of health care that the client may want to give or refuse consent to, and to obtain the appropriate wording of an AD from that doctor. Students should discuss this option with the client and consider referring them to their doctor in the first instance.

Students should refer to their Supervising Lawyer if there is any doubt that the client understands and appreciates the AD. Also note that an adult is not required to have an AD as a condition of receiving health care treatment.

If there are concerns that a person may be abused or neglected, or at risk of being abused or neglected, the student should discuss these concerns with the client and provide information and access to appropriate support services (e.g., Seniors Help & Information Line at 604-437-1940 or 1-866-437-1940).

Students must also remember their legal responsibility to maintain professional conduct and client confidentiality. If abuse or neglect is suspected, consult with the Supervising Lawyer about how and whether to make a report to the appropriate authority. Refer to [[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII) | section VIII: Abuse and Neglect]].

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 It is common for practitioners to refer the client to his or her doctor for discussion of the types of health care that the client may want to give or refuse  consent to, and to obtain the appropriate wording of an AD from that doctor. Students should discuss this option with the client and consider referring them to their doctor in the first instance.
+Students should refer to their Supervising Lawyer if there is any doubt that the client understands and appreciates the AD. Also note that an adult is not required to have an AD as a condition of receiving health care treatment.
+If there are concerns that a person may be abused or neglected, or at risk of being abused or neglected, the student should discuss these concerns with the client  and provide information and access to appropriate support services (e.g., Seniors Help & Information Line at 604-437-1940 or 1-866-437-1940).
+Students must also remember their legal responsibility to maintain professional conduct and client confidentiality. If abuse or neglect is suspected, consult with the Supervising Lawyer about how and whether to make a report to the appropriate authority. Refer to [[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII) | section VIII: Abuse and Neglect]].

Difference between revisions of "Advance Directives (15:VI)"

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