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Protection of Persons in Care Act

Authoring Organisation
Government of Nova Scotia
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Resource Type
General Health Legislation
Country/Region
Nova Scotia
Date Published
31 December 2004
Document Type
Legislation/regulation
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The Protection for Persons in Care Act is an extra safeguard from abuse for patients and residents 16 years of age and older who are receiving care from Nova Scotia’s hospitals, residential care facilities, nursing homes, homes for the aged or disabled persons under the Homes for Special Care Act, or group homes or residential centres under the Children and Family Services Act.

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