RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 New laws mean MDs must keep up to date on living-will and related legislation JF Canadian Medical Association Journal JO CMAJ FD Canadian Medical Association SP 576 OP 578 VO 154 IS 4 A1 K. Capen YR 1996 UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/154/4/576.abstract AB Lawyer Karen Capen discusses the legal aspects of documents such as living wills, advance directives and "proxies for personal care." Most provinces are enacting legislation to govern such directives, and physicians should keep abreast of new legislation and regulations in their jurisdiction.