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In the foreground, a person in light blue scrubs fills out a form on a clipboard. In the background, a person lays in a hospital bed.

In the foreground, a person in light blue scrubs fills out a form on a clipboard. In the background, a person lays in a hospital bed.

What It Means to Be a Substitute Decision Maker in Ontario: Rights, Responsibilities, and Considerations

Becoming a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) in Ontario is a significant responsibility that involves making decisions on behalf of someone who is incapable of making their own decisions. This role can arise under the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA), the Mental Health Act (MHA), or the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA), depending on the type of decisions that need to be made. This blog explores what it means to be an SDM...

MENTAL HEALTH LAW

2 min read

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Scales of justice and a doctor holding a stethoscope, symbolizing law and medicine. Background shows blurred bookshelves.

Understanding the Consent and Capacity Board (CCB) in Ontario: An Overview

This post provides a comprehensive overview of the Consent and Capacity Board (CCB), an independent tribunal in Ontario that addresses...

MENTAL HEALTH LAW

6 min read

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