Capen K
CMAJ. 1996 Feb 15;154(4):576-8.
Lawyer Karen Capen discusses the legal aspects of documents such as living wills, advance directives and "proxies for personal care." Most provinces are enacting legislation to govern such directives, and physicians should keep abreast of new legislation and regulations in their jurisdiction.
律师凯伦·卡彭讨论了诸如生前遗嘱、预先指示和“个人护理代理人”等文件的法律问题。大多数省份正在制定管理此类指示的立法,医生应了解其所在辖区的新法律法规。