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(1/6) ARCH is alarmed to learn that the Ontario Government is considering suspending the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA) by Order in Council. The HCCA requires doctors to get consent of a patient, or the consent of a patient's family, before providing or *withdrawing* treatment.
(2/6) An Order in Council happens behind closed doors without any consultation. The public (1) does not know this is happening, (2) is not privy to the evidence considered, and (3) will not know immediately if the Order is granted. #covid19
(3/6) Granting doctors such unilateral decision-making power to withdraw care without consent is an extraordinary measure that will have long-lasting and devastating effects. This is an extreme step, and is contrary to Ontario's established legal regime. #Triage
