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Loi sur la santé mentale : renseignements sur les commissions d'examen de la sante mentale

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to... More ≫

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Review panels review applications from people under the Mental Health Act, including formal patients and people subject to a community treatment order. Review panels give you an opportunity to have a physician or nurse practitioner’s opinion about your mental health reviewed by people who are not involved in your care. Each review panel includes a lawyer, a psychiatrist and a member of the public.

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Loi sur la santé mentale : renseignements à l’intention des patients en cure obligatoire

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a... More ≫

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A formal patient is someone who is held at a hospital or health centre under the Mental Health Act under the authority of two admission certificates or two renewal certificates. If you are a formal patient, this document contains information about your legal rights, answers to common questions and other resources.

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Loi sur la santé mentale : renseignements à l’intention des personnes assujetties à une ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire

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Explains community treatment orders, which are issued under the Mental Health Act to assist an individual in complying with treatment and care while living in the community, instead of being... More ≫

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Explains community treatment orders, which are issued under the Mental Health Act to assist an individual in complying with treatment and care while living in the community, instead of being detained at a hospital. A team of health care providers determines what to include in a community treatment order care plan, such as medications that need to be taken regularly and appointments with care providers.

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Transition guide de planification : guide de planification de carrière et d’études pour les élèves ayant une incapacité

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Designed specifically for grades 9 to 12 students with disabilities (including their parents or caregivers), this guide provides comprehensive information and strategies to help navigate the... More ≫

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Designed specifically for grades 9 to 12 students with disabilities (including their parents or caregivers), this guide provides comprehensive information and strategies to help navigate the journey from high school to post-secondary education.

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C’est la réalité : les aînés sont aussi victimes de maltraitance [French]

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One in a set of posters available in multiple languages to highlight the Family Violence Info Line, which offers advice and referrals to those experiencing elder abuse or who think elder abuse may... More ≫

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One in a set of posters available in multiple languages to highlight the Family Violence Info Line, which offers advice and referrals to those experiencing elder abuse or who think elder abuse may be happening to someone they know.

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Aide à la prise de décision [French]

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Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own... More ≫

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Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own personal decisions but would like to have someone they trust help them in the decision-making process. This would be helpful for capable people who face complex decisions, people whose first language is not English, and people with mild disabilities.

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Directives personnelles : choisir maintenant pour l'avenir [French]

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone... More ≫

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone you trust to make decisions for you.

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Enquêtes et mesures de protection [French]

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint... More ≫

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint about a legal decision-maker, and what happens during an investigation.

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Mise sous tutelle [French]

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on... More ≫

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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on behalf of another adult.

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Prise de décision en commun [French]

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If an adult’s ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn’t lose authority... More ≫

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If an adult’s ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn’t lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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