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Health and Wellness Center – The Florida Bar

Web833-351-9355. This free and completely confidential service connects members with professional counselors. Calls are always free. You may be referred for up to five free

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Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates, and Advanced Directives

WebThe forms included on the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s Health Care Advance Directives Consumer Guide (scroll down to find the downloadable forms) have …

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The Privacy of Health Information: Consents and Authorizations …

WebThus, valid authorizations must contain at least the following: 1) Description of the information to be used or disclosed. 2) Name or other specific identification of the …

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Mental-Health Issues in Florida Family Law, Part 1

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there were more than 4.8 million visits to emergency rooms for mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental …

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Have You Revised Your Health Care Surrogate Forms

WebEffective October 1, 2015, the Florida Legislature adopted sweeping revisions to the Florida Health Care Surrogates Act.1 These changes require practitioners to …

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HIPAA adds steps to obtaining medical records – The Florida Bar

WebHIPAA adds steps to obtaining medical records There’s more involved to getting medical records than just serving a subpoena, thanks to privacy regulations …

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Bill seeks to update mental health and substance abuse laws

WebThe Florida House Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee is proposing sweeping changes to the state’s mental health and substance abuse laws …

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Elder Law – The Florida Bar

WebElder Law. December 12, 2022. Elder law focuses on the concerns of older people. It’s a broad area of law that includes attorneys helping people plan for retirement, prepare …

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Judicial Interpretations of Presuit: How to Avoid Pitfalls of Bringing

WebIn order to successfully bring or defend a claim for medical malpractice in Florida, it is imperative not only to follow the guidelines set out in the Florida Comprehensive …

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Mental Illness and the Right to Contract – The Florida Bar

WebThe Florida Supreme Court first set forth the standard for determining mental incompetence in a contract matter in Waterman v. Higgins, 28 Fla. 660, 10 So. 97 …

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Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee

Webcreate a special, interdisciplinary committee to study and improve The Florida Bar’s rules and programming related to mental health and wellness of Florida lawyers and to ensure …

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Consumer Pamphlet: What is Guardianship

WebA guardianship is a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person. The process is …

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Hanging on for Deer Life: How Chronic Wasting Disease Might …

WebChronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an infectious, degenerative disease that affects the Cervidae or cervid family, which includes elk, deer, moose, and other similar animals.[1] …

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Member Benefits Program: Insurance – The Florida Bar

WebDisability. Long Term Care and Medicare Supplement. Employee Group Benefits. 401 (k) Retirement Plans. ID Theft Solutions, Rx Drug Card, Pet. Workers’ Comp – Dividend …

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Pro Bono & Legal Aid – The Florida Bar

WebFlorida Law Help. Funded by the Florida Bar Foundation, Florida Law Help is Florida’s free legal information website and directory of all legal aid offices throughout the state. Areas …

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Subpoenas Duces Tecum vs. HIPAA: Which Wins

WebThe struggle between HIPAA’s privacy rules and subpoenas for “protected health information” (PHI) is an ongoing issue that needs to be resolved, and this article …

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Power of Attorney – The Florida Bar

WebA health care power of attorney grants your agent or proxy the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unconscious, mentally incompetent, or …

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Consumer Pamphlet: Florida Power of Attorney – The Florida Bar

WebA power of attorney is a legal document delegating authority from one person to another. In the document, the maker of the power of attorney (the “principal”) grants the right to act …

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Frequently Asked Questions About CLE Requirements

WebA. Every member must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours every three years. At least three of 30 credit hours must be in approved technology programs. At least five of the 30 …

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Consumer Pamphlet: Automobile Insurance – The Florida Bar

WebWhen you buy auto insurance. According to Florida law, if you own a motor vehicle with four or more wheels you must carry $10,000 of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and …

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Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task …

WebFlorida high-rise condominiums should undergo a structural inspection within the next three years, according to a Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section task …

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Elder Law Certified Lawyers – The Florida Bar

WebClark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman PA 500 S Florida Ave Ste 800 Lakeland, FL 33801-5271. Office: 863-647-5337 [email protected]

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