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Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

 

Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of February 18, the easternmost, northbound lane of Robie Street will be closed for the duration of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, leaving two lanes open. Expect potential delays and consider alternative routes when possible.

Making Health Care Decisions for Someone Else: Acting as a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM)

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WX85-2327
Language
English
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Ethics

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute decision-maker when a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care.

This pamphlet is also available in: 

French: FF85-2359 Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne
Arabic: AR85-2349 اتخاذ القرارات المتعلقة بالرعاية الصحية بالنيابة عن شخص آخر 
Simplified Chinese: CH85-2350 为他人做出医疗保健决策:作为替代决策者

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