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→5. Advance Directive (AD)
For more information about the requirements and scope of ADs, refer to [[Advance Directives (15:VI) | section VI: Advance Directives]] in this chapter.
'''NOTE:''' Health care consent is a complex and rapidly changing area of the law. Consult your Supervising Lawyer for guidance on assessing capacity to make an RA or AD, or if there is a greater need for clarity about the legal validity of these documents.
=== 6. Designated Agencies – Support and Assistance ===
Another area where the issue of capacity may be raised is when an adult is experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect. Under Part 3 of the AGA, anyone can make a report to a Designated Agency who will meet with the adult, investigate whether or not the adult is
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