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There are six statutes governing adult guardianship and substitute decision-making: | There are six statutes governing adult guardianship and substitute decision-making: | ||
''Power of Attorney Act | ''''Power of Attorney Act <br>'' | ||
Representation Agreement Act | ''Representation Agreement Act<br>'' | ||
Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act | ''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act<br>'' | ||
Public Guardian and Trustee Act | ''Public Guardian and Trustee Act<br>'' | ||
Adult Guardianship Act | ''Adult Guardianship Act<br>'' | ||
Patients Property Act'' | ''Patients Property Act'''' | ||
This chapter will begin with a discussion of the concept of ‘capacity’ or ‘capability’ (which will be used interchangeably), following by a discussion of the planning mechanisms available to appoint a substitute decision maker and finally to the concept of adult guardianship and how assistance can be provided to vulnerable adults | This chapter will begin with a discussion of the concept of ‘capacity’ or ‘capability’ (which will be used interchangeably), following by a discussion of the planning mechanisms available to appoint a substitute decision maker and finally to the concept of adult guardianship and how assistance can be provided to vulnerable adults | ||
