About
As our population ages, the rights of our elderly are coming to the attention of more and more New Zealanders, be it consent for medical treatment, power of attorney for those with diminished capacity, or regulation around the roles of rest homes and accommodation providers – Elder Law is a potential legal minefield for the non lawyer.
Elder Law for Non Lawyers is a one day in depth training course will give non lawyers in the elder care sector the tools they need to understand legal rights, responsibilities and obligations that might impact on their roles in simple, plain English.
Key Learning Objectives
• Gain an understanding of how the law relates to medical treatment and the elderly
• Understand surrogate decision making
• Understand the responsibilities and obligations of rest homes
Who Should Attend?
Those who are in the aged care sector, who wish to increase their knowledge of healthcare law applying to the elderly including, but not limited to:
• Nurses
• Social Workers
• Psychiatrists
• Policy Advisors
• Geriatricians
• Managers of Elder care facilities
• Clinicians
• Investigators
• General Practitioners
Training Methodology
This intensive 1-day master class will combine tutorial sessions and case studies with interactive learning exercises. All attendees will be provided with a workbook and a certificate of completion.
Outline
Medical Treatment and the Elderly
• Code of Patient Rights
• Informed Consent
• End-of-life planning
• Rights to Refuse Treatment
• “Do not resuscitate” orders
• Withdrawal of treatment
• Mental Health Act
Surrogate Decision Making
• Role of family and friends
• Role of medical professionals
• Introduction to the PPPR Act
• Capacity Assessment
• Welfare guardians
• Property orders
• Personal orders
• Enduring Power of Attorney
• Right 7(4) Code of Rights
Rest homes
• Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001
• Health and Disability Services Standards 2008
• Quality of care issues
Facilitator
Cordelia Thomas
Cordelia Thomas obtained a LLB degree from Otago University, was admitted as a barrister and solicitor and practised law for some years. Upon the birth of the first of her three children, she moved to Wellington Polytechnic and subsequently Massey University as a senior lecturer. She completed a LLM from Victoria University of Wellington, and has recently completed a PhD thesis in medical law and bioethics from Victoria University of Wellington. The thesis suggests a legal framework for the collection, retention and use of human body parts. She has taught on a range of courses including Land Law, Property Law, Criminal law and Legal Executive subjects. She is the National Course Director of Legal Executive training on behalf of the New Zealand Law Society, and is a member of the Legal Aid Review Panel. She was previously the Senior Legal Advisor for the Bioethics Council and is currently acting as Chief Legal Advisor for the Health and Disability Commissioner. Her research interests are broadly in the area of Human Rights, particularly with regard to vulnerable people such as children or the elderly.
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