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Guardianship : making decisions on the represented adult’s health care

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Description

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. This fact sheet provides a brief introduction to assist guardians in making health care decisions on behalf of the adult whom they represent.

Updated

May 1, 2010

Tags
adult guardianship courts decision-making guardianship representation

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Extent

1 page

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Seniors and Community Supports (2004-2011)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Resource Dates

Date Created

2010-05-01

Date Added

2017-08-25T21:31:57.234318

Date Modified

2010-05-01

Date Issued

2010-05-01

Date Archived

2023-07-20

Identifiers

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee

Contact Other

1-877-427-4525 (toll-free in Alberta)