An Introduction To Advance Decisions And Health And Personal Welfare Lasting Power Of Attorney

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This half hour course provides an introduction to advance decisions and health and personal welfare lasting power of attorney to ensure older people are aware of their legal rights and choices around end-of-life decision making.

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Compassion in Dying

Compassion in Dying

Compassion in Dying

Compassion in Dying is a national charity that supports people at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death by providing information and support around their rights and choices.

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