Including the Care Giver as part of the Care Team
Resources for caregivers and care providers:
Understanding Health Privacy and Consent in Ontario: a Guide for Caregivers and Care Providers
At a Glance: Understanding health privacy and consent in Ontario – For Caregivers
At a Glance: Understanding health privacy and consent in Ontario – for Care Providers
Four companion resources also provide answers to frequently asked questions by caregivers:
FAQs on Privacy and Consent for Caregivers Supporting Someone Capable of Making Their Own Decisions
FAQs on Privacy and Consent for Caregivers Supporting Someone Incapable of Making Their Own Decisions
FAQs on Privacy and Consent for Caregivers of Children and Youth
FAQs on Privacy and Consent for Caregivers Supporting Someone in the Mental Health and Addiction System
One additional resource is a PowerPoint for care providers:
It’s All in the Ask – A training tool to support conversations on consent with patients and caregivers
For Financial Support through Ontario Caregivers
A list of helpful financial support links.
https://ontariocaregiver.ca/for-caregivers/financial-support/