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痴呆症与法律决策:趁现在还能做的时候提前规划

痴呆症与法律决策:趁现在还能做的时候提前规划

A diagnosis of dementia raises many questions, and dementia and legal decisions are often near the top of the list. Can I still make a will? Who will manage my money if I cannot? Who will speak for me about my health?A diagnosis does not mean you have lost the right...
VCAT guardianship and administration: the role of capacity reports

VCAT guardianship and administration: the role of capacity reports

A VCAT guardianship or administration application asks the tribunal to appoint someone to make decisions for an adult with a disability. VCAT cannot make an order without good evidence about the person’s disability and decision-making capacity.This guide is for...
Capacity to consent to medical treatment in Australia

Capacity to consent to medical treatment in Australia

Before most medical treatment, a health professional needs your consent. For that consent to count, you need capacity to consent to medical treatment. That means being able to understand and weigh up the choice in front of you.Most adults have this capacity. Illness,...
Financial capacity assessments: signs someone may need one

Financial capacity assessments: signs someone may need one

A financial capacity assessment looks at whether a person can manage their money and make financial decisions for themselves. It can cover everyday tasks like paying bills, and bigger decisions like selling a home or lending money to family.Families often start to...