Publications

[Stratégies de sécurité : considérations pour les personnes victimes de violence familiale]

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders having safety planning discussions with individuals at risk of family violence; this could include police officers, victim service... More ≫

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders having safety planning discussions with individuals at risk of family violence; this could include police officers, victim service workers, shelter staff or social workers. The guide is written in plain language and attempts to broadly identify key issues that responders ought to take into account when developing an effective safety plan.

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Health Professions Act handbook

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This guide to the Health Professions Act provides an overview of key features of the legislation for regulated health care professionals, employers and others. Examples of topics covered include... More ≫

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This guide to the Health Professions Act provides an overview of key features of the legislation for regulated health care professionals, employers and others. Examples of topics covered include the role of regulatory colleges, registration as a health professional, access to information, the complaints process, and continuing competency programs.

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Strategies for safety : considerations for individuals experiencing family violence [2019]

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders (such as police officers, victim service workers, shelter staff or social workers) having safety planning discussions with... More ≫

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This resource guide is designed to assist frontline responders (such as police officers, victim service workers, shelter staff or social workers) having safety planning discussions with individuals at risk of family violence. The guide is written in plain language and attempts to broadly identify key issues that responders ought to take into account when developing an effective safety plan.

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Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation interpretative guide [2018]

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The over-riding objective of the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation (DTPR) is to ensure that people who are injured in collisions receive fast and effective treatment to support their... More ≫

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The over-riding objective of the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation (DTPR) is to ensure that people who are injured in collisions receive fast and effective treatment to support their recovery. This guide provides information for insurers, lawyers, and primary health care practitioners (physicians, chiropractors, and physical therapists). The guide includes information about the DTPR and how it should be applied, as well as claims and billing processes. For more information, visit http://insurance.alberta.ca/health-care-practitioners.

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Understanding co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship... More ≫

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Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) sets out the necessary legal process for granting powers of substitute decision-making to a co-decision maker. A co-decision-maker is appointed by the Court to help an adult make decisions in some or all areas of personal decision-making, except financial matters. This publication describes how to apply for a co-decision-making order and what’s involved.

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Guide for capacity assessors : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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This guide provides detailed information about capacity assessments under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA). The guide is intended for those health professionals who are designated... More ≫

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This guide provides detailed information about capacity assessments under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA). The guide is intended for those health professionals who are designated as capacity assessors (physicians and psychologists and other health professionals designated by the Minister of Alberta Seniors and Community Supports). The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) can provide further information about capacity assessments.

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Guide to capacity assessment under the Personal Directives Act

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are... More ≫

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are named as decision makers in a personal directive, and those who may have a role in conducting capacity assessments (someone named to assess capacity in a personal directive, physicians and psychologists, and service providers).

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Health Professions Act : employer's handbook : a guide for employers of regulated health professionals

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This handbook was developed to simplify and summarize complex concepts in the Health Professions Act for the benefit of employers and others. It was prepared by a steering committee composed of... More ≫

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This handbook was developed to simplify and summarize complex concepts in the Health Professions Act for the benefit of employers and others. It was prepared by a steering committee composed of representatives of employers, provincial government departments and regulatory colleges.

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