Patient's rights to refuse treatment rise in Manitoba
Dr. McDiarmid notes growing acceptance of patient refusals in treatment decisions. He cites cases where blood transfusions were declined with other care provided, and stresses documenting conversations to avoid lawsuits. The living will and tech-driven dilemmas raise questions on end-of-life care and the role of family and care teams. A mediator role has grown in Manitoba to aid nonpartisan guidance during disputes.
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Winnipeg
Bill McDiarmid
McDiarmid
University of Manitoba
Health Sciences Centre
Manitoba Medical Association
Dr. McDiar
Mid
Manitoba
Action plan adopted on women and justice
A three year plan in Manitoba to study how women and girls are treated in the justice system was introduced by the Minister for the Status of Women. The plan aims to review legislation policies and programs and assess their impact on women and girls. A national conference also discussed preventing violence against women child care training and education initiatives and equality measures.
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Lake Louise
Manitoba
Hammond
Secomes
Old Age Security benefits rise in July across programs
Federal minister Perrin Beatty announces July increases in Old Age Security and related benefits. The OAS pension rises to 347.93 per month, GIS maximum to 413.48 for singles, 269.32 for couples where one spouse is an OAS recipient, Spouse's Allowance rises to 617.25, and Widowed Spouse’s Allowance to 681.44. All adjustments align with the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
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Winnipeg
Perrin Beatty
National Health and Welfare
Canada
Statistics Canada
Tropics
World Wildlife Fund
Amazon
WWF
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