Attn: families and health care providers:

Free consent and capacity workshop

Learn about:

• What are a child’s rights to make decisions about his or her own health care, privacy and personal finances?
• What if he or she cannot exercise those rights? Who steps in?
• Are there any age-based legal milestones for transitioning youth?
• What is a power of attorney or guardianship? Is it appropriate?
• What are some strategies I can use? Where can I find help?

Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Time:12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Holland Bloorview Conference Centre

Presenters:

Hannah Lee, Pro Bono Law Ontario Triage Lawyer; James Anderson, Bioethicist at Holland Bloorview; Serena Shastri-Estrada, Manager of Risk and Privacy at Holland Bloorview; Hannah Manson, Pro Bono Law Students of Canada.

Workshop hosted by Pro Bono Law Ontario (PBLO) at Holland Bloorview.

Please reserve a spot at the workshop by emailing Hannah Lee at hannah@pblo.org

Please note that childcare is not available for this workshop.

Did you know that PBLO partners with Holland Bloorview to offer a free onsite legal assistance program for qualifying clients and families. The onsite lawyer can help with housing, education, immigration and employment law, among others. Learn more here.