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Discrimination in accessing health care in BC People's Law

WEBUnder BC law, a health care provider is someone who’s licensed, certified or registered to provide health care. Health care is defined broadly, as anything done related to health. …

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Mental health and discrimination People's Law

WEBNot all mental health issues rise to the level of a mental disability. To qualify as a mental disability under human rights law, someone’s condition must be ongoing, beyond their …

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Learn how to access your medical records People's Law

WEBIn a few specific circumstances under BC law, a health care provider or hospital may refuse to let you see your medical records.. When access can be denied. A health care …

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Know Your Rights to Your Medical Records Dial-A-Law

WEBThere are situations in which someone may ask for your permission to see your medical records. For example: If you apply for life or health insurance, the insurance company …

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Know the Law Relating to Adults & Consent to Health Care

WEBThe general rule under the law in BC is: a doctor (or another health care provider) can treat you only if you consent.. For this rule to apply, you must be a mentally capable …

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Who has access to your medical records in BC

WEBHealth care providers aren’t allowed to share a patient’s medical records with anyone outside their circle of care except in very limited situations.. Providers must disclose …

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Know your rights around taking sick days Dial-A-Law

WEBWorkers covered by BC’s employment standards law are entitled to five days of paid leave per year if they can’t work due to illness or injury. This is called paid sick leave.. Workers …

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MOST (medical orders for scope of treatment) forms People's Law

WEBA MOST form — standing for medical orders for scope of treatment — is a document used in hospitals, residential care and community care settings. It should be used to facilitate …

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Powers of attorney and representation agreements

WEBAn enduring power of attorney is a document you can use to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you. It continues — or endures — if you become …

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Understand representation agreements People's Law

WEBA representation agreement is a legal document. It lets you choose someone to help you make certain decisions — or to make decisions for you — if you’re ever incapable of …

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Know Your Rights If You Have a Problem with a Doctor

WEBIf you have concerns about a doctor, your options depend on the nature of the problem: If your concerns involve communication or the treatment received, talk to the doctor about …

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Fixing a mistake in your medical records

WEBUnder BC law, health care providers are required to keep a record of the medical care they provide you. In general terms, the medical records must clearly explain the reason you …

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Hospitalizing a Mentally Ill Person Dial-A-Law

WEBA doctor’s certificate to keep a person with a mental disorder in hospital is valid for up to 14 days before admission. Involuntary patients can be kept in hospital for only 48 hours …

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Representation Agreements (Recorded Webinar) People's Law

WEBAmy Mortimore, KC. Amy Mortimore, KC is a lawyer at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver. She is the co-chair of her firm’s estate and trust practice group. Her practice includes all …

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Prepare an advance directive People's Law

WEBAn advance directive gives you the opportunity to record instructions for accepting or refusing specific health care treatments.It’s meant to “stand in” for you in the future — at …

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Taking time off for personal or family reasons People's Law

WEBWorkers covered by the Employment Standards Act are entitled to family responsibility leave. If you’re covered by this law (), family responsibility leave provides up to five days …

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Understand Children's Rights Dial-A-Law

WEBIf a child is in the care of the province, or in care, BC’s child protection law gives the child certain rights. They include the right to be consulted and give their views on decisions …

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Prepare an enhanced representation agreement

WEBAn enhanced representation agreement (often called a section 9 representation agreement) lets you choose someone to make legally binding health care and personal care …

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Odours and neighbours People's Law

WEBBC doesn’t have a provincial law that regulates everyday odours. But many BC communities have local bylaws that come into play. Campbell River, for instance, has a …

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