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Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates, and Advanced Directives

WebThe forms included on the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s Health Care Advance Directives Consumer Guide (scroll down to find the downloadable forms) have …

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Mental Health and Wellness Center – The Florida Bar

Web833-351-9355. This free and completely confidential service connects members with professional counselors. Calls are always free. You may be referred for up to five free …

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Have You Revised Your Health Care Surrogate Forms

WebEffective October 1, 2015, the Florida Legislature adopted sweeping revisions to the Florida Health Care Surrogates Act.1 These changes require practitioners to …

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The Privacy of Health Information: Consents and Authorizations …

WebThus, valid authorizations must contain at least the following: 1) Description of the information to be used or disclosed. 2) Name or other specific identification of the …

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Mental health and substance abuse bill clears first Senate panel …

WebIt took about six minutes on January 30 for a measure overhauling the state’s mental health and substance abuse laws to pass its first committee stop in the Florida …

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Bill seeks to update mental health and substance abuse laws

WebThe Florida House Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee is proposing sweeping changes to the state’s mental health and substance abuse laws …

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Elder Law – The Florida Bar

WebElder Law. December 12, 2022. Elder law focuses on the concerns of older people. It’s a broad area of law that includes attorneys helping people plan for retirement, prepare …

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Florida Lawyers Helpline – The Florida Bar

WebFlorida Lawyers Helpline. Confidential, around-the-clock-support for Florida Bar members and Florida Registered Paralegals. The Florida Lawyers Helpline ( 1-833-351-9355) is a …

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Mental Illness and the Right to Contract – The Florida Bar

WebThe Florida Supreme Court first set forth the standard for determining mental incompetence in a contract matter in Waterman v. Higgins, 28 Fla. 660, 10 So. 97 …

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Judicial Interpretations of Presuit: How to Avoid Pitfalls of Bringing

WebIn order to successfully bring or defend a claim for medical malpractice in Florida, it is imperative not only to follow the guidelines set out in the Florida Comprehensive Medical …

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Consumer Pamphlet: What is Guardianship

WebA guardianship is a legal proceeding in the circuit courts of Florida in which a guardian is appointed to exercise the legal rights of an incapacitated person. The process is …

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Medical Negligence Arbitration Proceedings Before Florida’s …

WebMedical negligence arbitration proceedings, as an alternative to traditional civil tort actions, offer potential advantages to both plaintiffs (claimants) and defendants. …

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Pro Bono & Legal Aid – The Florida Bar

WebFlorida Law Help. Funded by the Florida Bar Foundation, Florida Law Help is Florida’s free legal information website and directory of all legal aid offices throughout the state. Areas …

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Consumer Pamphlet: Florida Power of Attorney – The Florida Bar

WebA power of attorney is a legal document delegating authority from one person to another. In the document, the maker of the power of attorney (the “principal”) grants the right to act …

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Power of Attorney – The Florida Bar

WebA health care power of attorney grants your agent or proxy the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unconscious, mentally incompetent, or …

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Member Profile – Frederick Heath – The Florida Bar

WebLaw Office of Frederick Heath PO Box 340038 Tampa, FL 33694-0038. Office: 813-508-6200 Cell: 813-508-6200 - No Text Messages Fax: 813-792-8535

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Frequently Asked Questions About CLE Requirements

WebA. Every member must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours every three years. At least three of 30 credit hours must be in approved technology programs. At least five of the 30 …

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Florida Bar News

WebLegalFuel currently offers 184 complimentary programs online that provide 203 hours of general CLE credit. With the new Supreme Court-mandated …

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Subpoenas Duces Tecum vs. HIPAA: Which Wins

WebThe struggle between HIPAA’s privacy rules and subpoenas for “protected health information” (PHI) is an ongoing issue that needs to be resolved, and this article …

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Looking for free CLE

WebCONTACT Address: 651 E Jefferson St Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850-561-5600

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Elder Law Certified Lawyers – The Florida Bar

WebClark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman PA 500 S Florida Ave Ste 800 Lakeland, FL 33801-5271. Office: 863-647-5337 [email protected]

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Member Profile – Lazaro Miguel Robles – The Florida Bar

WebCONTACT Address: 651 E Jefferson St Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850-561-5600

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