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An Advance Directive (AD) is a written document made by a capable adult that gives or refuses consent to health care, in the event that he or she becomes incapable of giving health care instructions. The legal provisions for AD’s are set out in Part 2.1 of the HCCFA. | An Advance Directive (AD) is a written document made by a capable adult that gives or refuses consent to health care, in the event that he or she becomes incapable of giving health care instructions. The legal provisions for AD’s are set out in Part 2.1 of the HCCFA. | ||
'''NOTE:''' As of September 1, 2011 when significant amendments were made to the HCCFA, a valid AD executed in accordance with the requirements set out in the HCCFA is legally binding upon health care providers and substitute decision-makers. Prior to this date, an AD was useful in that it expressed the wishes of the adult, but it was not legally binding. | :'''NOTE:''' As of September 1, 2011 when significant amendments were made to the HCCFA, a valid AD executed in accordance with the requirements set out in the HCCFA is legally binding upon health care providers and substitute decision-makers. Prior to this date, an AD was useful in that it expressed the wishes of the adult, but it was not legally binding. | ||
== A. Significance of an Advance Directive == | == A. Significance of an Advance Directive == | ||
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*blood transfusions. | *blood transfusions. | ||
'''NOTE:''' The adult should have their AD added to their doctor’s patient files, their hospital records, and any other relevant agencies. If the AD is revoked or altered, the adult should advise each of these agencies or provide them with the new or revised AD. | :'''NOTE:''' The adult should have their AD added to their doctor’s patient files, their hospital records, and any other relevant agencies. If the AD is revoked or altered, the adult should advise each of these agencies or provide them with the new or revised AD. | ||
=== 1. Do Not Resuscitate Orders (“DNR Orders”) === | === 1. Do Not Resuscitate Orders (“DNR Orders”) === | ||
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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]]. | 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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