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Continuing Power of Attorney for Property (PDF 189 KB)
March 2008
This pamphlet explains what a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property is, reasons to make one, and what can happen if you do not. Topics include how to make a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property, when an attorney can make decisions, the type of decisions they can make, and where to get forms, legal information, and help.

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CPP Benefits: Are you entitled? - Disability Pensions
(PDF 179 KB)
December 2007
This booklet provides information on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability pension for workers who can no longer work because of a physical or mental disability. Topics include who can get a disability pension, how to apply, other available benefits, and where to get help if refused.

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HIV testing in Ontario (PDF 97 KB)
August 2009
In Ontario, people can get tested for HIV without giving their name or address. This is called “anonymous testing”. This brochure describes how to get tested, how to find anonymous test sites, and what happens when people are tested. It also explains the difference between being tested at an anonymous test site and being tested by a doctor.
Graphic link to Spanish version of "HIV Testing in Ontario" Spanish version (PDF 104 KB)
April 2003

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Home Care Bill of Rights (PDF 167 KB)
October 2009
Ontario’s home care Bill of Rights sets out how a person must be treated when applying for or getting home care services through a Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). The Bill of Rights may also apply to other programs, such as supportive housing and attendant outreach. This publication explains each right and describes what can be done if any of these rights are violated.


Home care complaints and appeals (PDF 153 KB)
February 2005
This booklet is for people who apply for or get home care services through a Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) in Ontario. It explains how to make a complaint about services, and how to appeal if the complaint does not result in a satisfactory decision.

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Patients' Rights: Form 1 - Are you in hospital for a psychiatric assessment? (PDF 87 KB)
July 2009
By signing a Form 1, a doctor can keep someone in a psychiatric hospital for up to 72 hours for an assessment. This booklet explains what can happen after the assessment, what the person can do if they want to get out of the hospital, and who makes decisions about treatment.

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Power of Attorney for Personal Care (PDF 205 KB)
March 2008
This pamphlet explains what a Power of Attorney for Personal Care is, reasons to make one, and what can happen if you do not. Topics include how to make a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, when an attorney can make decisions, the types of decisions they can make, and where to get forms, legal information, and help.

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