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Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I) (view source)
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The purpose of the legislation in British Columbia pertaining to adult guardianship and substitute-decision making is to create a scheme by which adults (people over the age of 19) can plan for their future in the event that they may need assistance with decision making, and to provide a means to assist adults who may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect. | The purpose of the legislation in British Columbia pertaining to adult guardianship and substitute-decision making is to create a scheme by which adults (people over the age of 19) can plan for their future in the event that they may need assistance with decision making, and to provide a means to assist adults who may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect. | ||
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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 | ||
Representation Agreement Act | |||
Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act | |||
Public Guardian and Trustee Act | |||
Adult Guardianship 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 | ||