Representation Agreements

On September 1, 2011, the Province of BC proclaimed new law which altered and simplified medical directives (sometimes referred to as a “living will”).


A new form now called a REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT  is available which allows for the appointment of a decision-maker to step in when a person has been determined to lack the capacity to decide on medical and personal care. This document allows you to appoint someone to legally enforce your choice to ‘pull the plug’ or accept or refuse any treatment.


It is entirely possible to appoint alternates in this new Personal Directive.


Everyone in BC should have this document. If you are lucky you will never need it but if the time comes when it is needed it is often too late because you must be capable and competent to execute.