Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
The Nidus Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in 1995 by community organizations and citizens involved in a grass roots law reform of adult guardianship - creating the Representation Agreement Act and health care consent legislation. Nidus was established as a resource for informing and assisting the public with Representation Agreements and other personal planning tools. Nidus is also a resource on legislation for health care consent.
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Explains legal requirements for a valid revocation (cancellation) of an existing Representation Agreement. A Notice of Revocation form is provided with the fact sheet for personal use. A must read - making a new ...
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This fact sheet answers questions based on BC law about health care consent. Can I refuse health care? What does it mean to be capable of informed consent? Can I request assistance with dying? If I am incapable, how who ...
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Definition of routine management of financial affairs from the Representation Agreement Regulation - what can and cannot do under that authority in section 7 of the Representation Agreement Act.
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This fact sheet is critical for those acting in the role of attorney for a spouse, family member or friend. It explains what authority you have depending on the wording in the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). It ...
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Use this personal planning tool to provide guidance to your personal supporters in the event they need to act as your representative or attorney if you become incapable due to illness, injury or disability. Produced by ...
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Amendments to British Columbia’s Power of Attorney Act, affecting Enduring Powers of Attorney, come into effect on September 1, 2011. This fact sheet highlights some of the key changes and how they may or may not affect ...
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This fact sheet explains how decisions are made in BC if an adult is incapable of informed consent to health care. Albert has problems during surgery. He has no Representation Agreement. A health care provider must ...
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These videos provide an overview of the Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry, Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and more.
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This page provides an overview of the types of legal planning adults can do, which are personal planning and estate planning.
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