WHAT THE EXPERTS HAVE SAID

Carolyn Ells. Assistant Professor of Medicine and Member of the Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University; Clinical Ethicist, Sir Mortimer B. Davis, Jewish General Hospital:

“Elder Law in Canada is an excellent resource for Canadians, particularly our elder citizens and those engaged in the services for them on their behalf. By bringing together the most relevant legislation and case law from across Canada (and, on some topics, from around the world), with comments, comparisons, principles, tips and conclusions from the author, professionals, scholars, and thoughtful citizens, the Elder Law in Canada is made accessible, comprehensible, and applicable. It is also made interesting! Healthcare professionals, trainees and policy-makers will find the Part on Senior Health extremely useful in their care of patients/clients of all ages. Here they find answers to common questions about the law and consent or refusal of treatment, malpractice, euthanasia, and health insurance and health/social services network. I, too, shall keep my copy of Elder Law in Canada close at hand.” (April 5th, 2005)

Lisa Boyle, Executive Director, La Passerelle Career Transition Center:

“Our society is rapidly changing due to shifting demographics and as a results laws and legislation will also have to change. This material provides a blue print for understanding how the law is interconnected with social issues related to our aging demographics. I particularly liked the check lists because I found that they helped operationalize legal concepts into a workable format – practical application. The detail and the collection information is exhaustive and will provide an excellent reference guide. It is important to understand age (and other) diversity, bias and know how to proceed.” (Aril 25th, 2005)

Serge Gauthier, MD, FRCPC Mcgill Centre for studies in Aging, Hôpital Douglas Hospital (Verdun) :

“I am starting to go through this remarkable book. Can you tell me if it has been written by only one person?” (March 29, 2005)“The mental health section was the most useful to me. I would recommend the book to clinicians (psychiatrists, neurologists, geriatricians). The section on mental health had an original and well balanced view from different perspectives, not only from expert. Yes, the info (I focused on dementia) was up to date and comprehensive. The current table of content and the breakdown of chapters’ content make the book user friendly. Congratulations on work well done. Will updates be possible?” (September 17th, 2005)

Jean-Marc Dufour, avocat, Directeur des affaires juridiques, Régie des rentes du Québec:

“Enfin, nous vous félicitons d’écrire sur ces questions complexes, qui méritent d’être mieux connues.”