Program Chair
Jane Meadus
Staff Lawyer, Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Consent, capacity and substitute decision-making remain fundamental issues for anyone working in health care.
As a health-care professional or advisor, you face complex questions on these challenging concepts. Issues of informed consent, powers of attorney, capacity assessments, when to call the OPGT and preparing for a hearing before the CCB are matters you face on a routine basis, but the questions surrounding them seem far from “routine.”
Designed with direct feedback from those working on the front lines in health care, this program will provide you with the critical knowledge and practical strategies you need to confidently manage the risks and meet your obligations.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
You will hear about:
The law that guides your actions: how it all fits together
Advance care planning and informed consent under HCCA
Where does the authority for a capacity assessment come from?
The role of the CCB: what applications can be made and by whom?
Reaching out to the OPGT to determine if there is property guardian or court-appointed personal care guardian
Managing conflict between family members/substitute decision-makers
The role and scope of authority of substitute decision-makers
Best practices for dealing with privacy issues related to the release of personal health information
The role of patient wishes, advance care plans and other documents in consent
Who Should Attend
Managers, Administrators and Operators of Long-Term Care operations
Retirement Home Managers, Administrators and Operators
Hospital Administrators
Community Health Care
Family Health Teams
Directors of Resident Care
Health Professionals
Risk Managers
Social Workers
Patient Care Advocates
In-House Lawyers and Counsel in Long-Term Care, Retirement, Hospitals
Lawyers Practicing Health and/or Elder Law
Faculty
Program Chair
Jane Meadus
Staff Lawyer, Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Past Instructors
Dr. Carole Cohen, MDCM
Clinical Director, Community Psychiatric Services for the Elderly, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
D’Arcy J. Hiltz
Barrister & Solicitor
Gillian Kafka
Senior Legal Counsel, Kate Dewhirst Health Law
Rhonda Kearney
Treatment Decisions Consultant, Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Crystal Liu
Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Michael D. Newman
Vice‑Chair, Senior Lawyer Member, Consent & Capacity Board
Mercedes Perez
Perez Bryan Procope LLP
Alexander Procope
Perez Bryan Procope LLP
Lonny J. Rosen, C.S.
Rosen Sunshine LLP
Patrick A. Wright
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Piroska Bata, BScN RN MACP
“It was well organized and easy to follow online. It was appreciated that everyone’s comment was attended to in the chat.”
Register
Dec 4, 2024
Jan 15, 2025
$595 + TAX
Time
8:45 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
Printable registration form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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Sandy Scapillati, MBA
CHRL Executive Director, Etobicoke Medical Centre Family Health Team
“Great information. Great flow. Great speakers. Really great program. So helpful to my work.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the February 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 5h 45m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h 45m |
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