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Examining the gray zones in guardianship and involuntary protective services laws
Author(s)	Maria R Schimer, Georgia J Anetzberger
Journal title	Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, vol 10, nos 3/4, 1999
Pages	pp 19-38
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Mental disorder ; Court of protection ; Rights [elderly] ; Evaluation ; Discussions ; Canada.
Annotation	Multidisciplinary focus groups were convened in three geographically diverse areas of Ohio, Canada, to compare the application of guardianship and adult protective services interventions in the lives of vulnerable adults. Results suggest that there is general agreement in understanding the concepts of "incapacity" and "incompetence". Professional differences in value orientation were found that may affect how these concepts are applied in given cases. Regional differences in modes of assessment, resource availability, and intervention style were found. A decision-making grid is presented to assist in the examination when one or both forms of voluntary intervention are appropriate. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-990826274 A
Classmark	E: JVC: IKR: 4C: VBB: 7S
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