In a recent judgment, an Ontario court dismissed a challenge against Bill 7, the More Beds, Better Care Act, which permits hospitals to assign patients to long-term care homes without their choice or face a $400 daily fee for continued hospital stay. Advocates argued this infringes on patient rights, but Justice Centa determined the law pursues an essential goal—relieving pressure on hospital resources by reducing alternate level of care (ALC) patients. This decision has ignited significant backlash from health advocates concerned about patient autonomy and consent in choosing long-term care facilities.
Justice Robert Centa stated that Bill 7 does not violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, emphasizing that it aims to optimize hospital resources for those needing care.
The law allows hospitals to assign long-term care placements without consent, a controversial measure that has faced criticism from advocates and caretakers alike.
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