Guardianship: Alberta style.
The Alberta model of guardianship places a strong emphasis on least restrictive alternatives for the dependent adult. It is also designed to ensure that the needs, rights, and dignity of the individual are recognized and respected within the caring context. Both guardians and discharge planners must try to achieve these ends by striking a sensitive balance between political direction, societal trends, individual rights, and organizational values and realities. There are still more questions than answers in this area, more issues to be resolved. Guardianship has been well received in Alberta, and is demonstrating that it can and ought to be a key element in the case-planning process.
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