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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). | 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). | ||
15 | Students also need to remember their legal responsibility to maintain professional conduct and client confidentiality. If abuse or neglect is suspected, consult with the Supervising lawyer about how to make a report to the appropriate authority. Refer to [[Adult Guardianship Legislation and Resources (15:I)#C. Resource Organizations | sections I.C: Resource Organizations]] and [[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VIII) | VIII: Abuse and Neglect]] in this chapter. | ||
== J. The Bentley (Litigation guardian) v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society Case == | |||
An important case for both Representation Agreements and Advance Directives is ''Bentley (Litigation guardian) v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society'', 2014 BCSC 165. The case highlights issues of consent, the ability for an adult to change their consent from written instructions, and the meaning of health care verses personal care. A discussion of the case is available by case brief through CLE online: http://online.cle.bc.ca//digests/browse.aspx?cle=55084&sub=5. | |||