Publications

Specific decision-making [Punjabi]

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be... More ≫

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be about health care, and/or temporary admission to or discharge from a residential care facility.

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Personal directives : choosing now for the future [Punjabi]

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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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Protective measures and investigations [Punjabi]

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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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Understanding personal directives [Punjabi]

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This 24-page booklet provides in-depth information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose an agent/representative.

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Personal directive registry [Punjabi]

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When you register your personal directive with the Government of Alberta, approved health care professionals can find out if you have a personal directive and the contact information for your... More ≫

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When you register your personal directive with the Government of Alberta, approved health care professionals can find out if you have a personal directive and the contact information for your agent, if needed. This way the people you trust can be contacted in an emergency.

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