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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 <br>'' | *''Power of Attorney Act <br>'' | ||
''Representation Agreement Act<br>'' | *''Representation Agreement Act<br>'' | ||
''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act<br>'' | *''Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act<br>'' | ||
''Public Guardian and Trustee Act<br>'' | *''Public Guardian and Trustee Act<br>'' | ||
''Adult Guardianship Act<br>'' | *''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), followed 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), followed 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. | ||
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