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# SDM of last resort |
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## Public Guardian and Trustee |
## Public Guardian and Trustee |
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== Qualifications == |
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* The SDM must be: |
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** Capable to make the decision |
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** At least 16 unless they are the parent of the patient |
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** Not prohibited from serving as SDM by court order or separation agreement |
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** Available within a reasonable time frame |
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** Willing to assume responsibility for the decisions |
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Latest revision as of 13:35, 9 August 2021
Hierarchy
- There is a hierarchy of SDMs under the Health Care Consent Act in Ontario
- If there is more than one party in a given step, then they are considered equal ranking and must all be contacted
- For the legally-appointed SDMs, they must provide documentation
- Legally-appointed SDMs
- Court-appointed guardian
- Attorney for personal care
- Representative appointed by the Consent and Capacity Board
- Automatic family member SDMs
- Spouse or partner
- Parents or children
- Parent with right of access only
- Siblings
- Any other relative
- SDM of last resort
- Public Guardian and Trustee
Qualifications
- The SDM must be:
- Capable to make the decision
- At least 16 unless they are the parent of the patient
- Not prohibited from serving as SDM by court order or separation agreement
- Available within a reasonable time frame
- Willing to assume responsibility for the decisions
