50 minute webinar taught by Ontario health lawyer Lisa Feldstein, whose career focuses on serving family caregivers.

What you will learn

Learn the main laws that arise when advocating in the mental health care system and what topics they cover
Learn how to advocate strategically

Buzzwords to include in your advocacy
Consent and Capacity Board - how to find out a hearing is happening and how to get involved in a hearing
Making complaints to CPSO - things to keep in mind when deciding to bring forward a complaint
Leaving a paper trail - how you can do this and why you might want to
Patient relations and Patient Ombudsman - understand what they can do and whether it is worthwhile to take these steps
Threatening a lawsuit - considerations before taking this step
Involving the Media - considerations before taking this step

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